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Sunken trawler survivor reunites with family

Ruben McDornan suffered cuts, bruises and was suffering from exposure after spending 12 hours in rough seas.
Sunken trawler survivor reunites with family
19th Oct 2017 1:02 PM
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Ruben McDornan survived 12 hours in rough seas after fishing boat capsized.

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