A father and daughter whose yacht capsized after being hit by a freak wave have revealed how they survived for hours in freezing temperatures and wild swells. Glenn Anderson, 41, and his 11-year-old daughter Ruby were enjoying the holiday of a lifetime after setting sail on a 1,200km journey on the Western Australian coast in May. A freak wave in 40 knot winds suddenly overpowered the 11.4m yacht, throwing the vessel sideways and forcing the entire crew to abandon the sinking ship. It took less than five minutes for the yacht to sink, with Ruby's nine-month-old puppy Banjo tragically taken down with the vessel. Mr Anderson described his immense relief at seeing the boat and realising his injured daughter would soon receive the treatment she needed.

Source: Daily Mail July 18, 2021 15:00 UTC