Chinese captain's safety check boosts historic US solo row
Fu Junjie
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Attempting to become the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii, 31-year-old Kelsey Pfendler received heartfelt support from a Chinese cargo ship captain during her grueling 2,400-mile Pacific crossing. After checking on her well-being by radio, the captain demonstrated exceptional kindness by promising to personally email her in 20 days to ensure her safe arrival.