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Attempted robbery! - The darker side of sailing around the world! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 127
14 July 2017 · 32 min · 3.6M views · Madagascar
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos, anchored in Nosy Be, Madagascar, thwarted an attempted theft of their outboard motor at 3 AM.0:42 A local man paddled a canoe to the dinghy, Maggie, and cut the halyard, causing the dinghy to drop onto his canoe.1:32 The crew discovered the intruder, who abandoned the canoe and swam under the boat to evade capture.2:09 After a search involving local residents, the crew obtained video footage of the suspect’s face.10:15 They worked with local contacts to identify the individual and filed a report with the gendarmerie, providing digital evidence via a tablet.22:04 Local authorities subsequently apprehended the suspect, who confessed and served two months in jail.27:12 The incident highlighted the importance of securing gear and the effectiveness of local community cooperation in addressing petty crime. Engaging with local authorities and residents proved essential for resolving the theft and achieving closure.
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