(CNN) — An Australian sailor has been rescued after being found clinging to a beacon in the Pacific Ocean. David Simpson, 64, was thrown from his boat when a strong wave hit the vessel near Caloundra, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, CNN affiliate 9News reported. "The dinghy hit me... and I fell about 2.5, 3 meters on my ribs and off the boat." Mitch the dog was rescued by Surf Lifesaving Queensland. From Surf Life Saving Queensland/TwitterSimpson's dog, a Staffordshire bull terrier called Mitch, was rescued by a crew of surf lifesavers, Surf Lifesaving Queensland said.

Source: CNN December 30, 2020 12:22 UTC