110 kids rescued during regatta off Ireland
Sudden squall capsizes 91 boats during National Yacht Club's junior event
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updated 12:30 p.m. ET July 5, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland - The Irish coast guard rescued some 110 children from the sea Thursday after a sudden squall hit their sailboats, Irish officials said.
The children were taking part in the National Yacht Club junior regatta when the squall capsized 91 boats in the Irish Sea. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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