Couldnt Sail Back News Today

Thats him right there, getting a pat on the back. on thursday, a passing ship found him on his disabled sail boat near cape hatteras, north carolina. >> and you see him just walking away like that. the coast guard helicopter picked him up from the ship and soon after, jordan got a chance to speak to his father on the phone. listen. >> hey, louis, youre fine, son. im so glad youre alive. we prayed and prayed and we hoped that you were still alive. so thats all that matters. thats the only thing t...

Matters. your mother -- huh? >> i was praying about you, because i was afraid that you were crying and sad that i was dead and i wasnt dead. >> well, we were. i thought i lost you. >> wow. and so thankful im sure that family to have him back. jordan is now at a virginia hospital. he says he tried to fix his boat but couldnt sail back to south carolina where he departed. thats the news this hour. im george howell. we thank you for watching. another hour straight ahead with natalie allen here on...

Hes just walking right away from that helicopter after all he went through. a coast guard helicopter picked him up. jordan is now at a virginia hospital. he tried to fix his boat but couldnt sail back to south carolina where he departed. im sure his family was happy to have him back. >> took 66 days. thank you for watching. >> early start is coming up neck.