This photograph, taken by Andrew McAuley during his attempt to kayak 991 miles across the Tasman Sea from Australia to New Zealand, captures one of his final moments. He vanished at sea, and his kayak was later found 30 miles from his intended destination. His story is linked below.
In 2007, Andrew McAuley attempted to kayak 991 miles across the notoriously rough Tasman Sea, known for its unpredictable weather, strong currents, and frequent storms.
On February 10th, his kayak was found 30 nautical miles (56 km) from his goal, but he was nowhere to be found.
Photographs and footage from his journey were found on a memory stick inside his damaged kayak.
The full story: https://historicflix.com/andrew-mcauley-the-man-who-vanished-while-kayaking-the-tasman-sea/