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Offshore capsize survivors call rescue 'incredible'

One of three Canadians picked up by a giant container ship far out to sea overnight after a storm damaged their Hawaii-bound 40-foot sailboat called their dramatic rescue a "gauntlet of happiness."

Brad James, 32, told CBC News on Thursday that he felt great, despite the dramatic chain of events that left him and his nine-year-old son, West, floating in the dark sea for 2½ hours.

“[I’m] great, just incredible," said James, who lives in Calgary with his son. "There was a while there we didn’t think we’d step foot on land and we’re here now."

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