The Case Of Abby Sunderland Accused Of Risking Her Life

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Abby Sunderland is a 16-year-old girl who attempted to sail around the world but when she lost connections and singled for help created controversy against her trip. “Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life” is a news report by Paul Harris on January 23, 2010 saying that 16 year old Abigail Sunderland attempted to sail around the world and inevitably got in trouble and signaled for help. Starting in Marina del Rey, found in the Indian Ocean, back to Marina del Rey, California was Abby's attempted trip. Abby Sunderland caused controversy on whether or not she should have attempted the trip around the world and people are debating on if her parents should have allowed it to happen. Abby Sunderland should have made the trip around the world. …show more content…

“She has a very resilient spirit and she enjoys heavy winds and big seas..” (Abby's parents in an interview called “Was Abby too young to sail?”) This statement proves that she in fact does enjoy sailing in the weather she was caught in, and therefore, has experience with. She also is said to have a tough spirit saying that, if something did happen, she would survive. “Risk is a fact of life.” (“Should Kids be Allowed to do Extreme Sports?”) Risk is a fact of life. Since everything has a risk, just some more than others, Abby took one. Abby wanted to inspire others and follow in her brother's footsteps, so she took a risk that she was prepared to

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