Distressed asylum seeker boat rescued
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A SUSPECTED asylum seeker boat carrying more than 80 people and found floundering off Christmas Island has been rescued by Australian authorities.
A Royal Australian Air Force surveillance plane located the vessel, which appeared to be in distress, about 85 nautical miles north west of Christmas Island on Wednesday.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority coordinated the rescue effort, during which 81 passengers and four crew were taken from the boat.
They will be taken to Christmas Island for processing, Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor said.
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