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rescue

[res-kyoo] / ˈrɛs kyu /




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The Corsair was used for the mission because of "proximity and capability factors", Centcom spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said following the rescue.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The drone boat deployed for rescue on Tuesday was Saronic’s Corsair, a 24-foot vessel with top speed of over 35 knots and a range of over 1,000 nautical miles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Although rescue isn't a core mission of the vessel, it was clearly good for a dirty, dangerous missions like this."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Inside the successful push to rescue the North American bid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s Legend who comes to Mr. Binkley’s rescue.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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