Coast Guard Rescues Man Attempting To Travel From Miami To Bermuda In 'Hydro Pod'
- 8 years ago
Some sea voyages come to an end due to unforeseen troubles, while others are doomed before they even begin. In the latter category is the hydro pod adventure undertaken by Reza Baluchi.
Some sea voyages come to an end due to unforeseen troubles, while others are doomed before they even begin.
In the latter category is the "hydro pod" adventure undertaken by Reza Baluchi.
His intention was to use the craft to travel from Miami to Bermuda, but he ended up abandoning the goal not far from Jupiter, Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard was aware of his plan and knew it was a bad idea from the start.
On April 15, the Coast Guard sent him a letter demanding he not embark on the journey as his plan was "unsafe."
Despite threats of sentencing and a hefty fine, Baluchi departed
Some sea voyages come to an end due to unforeseen troubles, while others are doomed before they even begin.
In the latter category is the "hydro pod" adventure undertaken by Reza Baluchi.
His intention was to use the craft to travel from Miami to Bermuda, but he ended up abandoning the goal not far from Jupiter, Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard was aware of his plan and knew it was a bad idea from the start.
On April 15, the Coast Guard sent him a letter demanding he not embark on the journey as his plan was "unsafe."
Despite threats of sentencing and a hefty fine, Baluchi departed