The Sea rescue vessel cutter Barker has safely rescued 35 crew members . It comes after Bob Barker followed the accused poaching cutter Thunder . Thunder issued a distressing signal , reporting the ship was sinking . Sea Shepherd cutter Thunder deliberately sunk the cutter to destroy proof . This was the cutter 's longest rescue of a poacher in maritime history .
The Sea Shepherd vessel Bob Barker has safely rescued 35 crew members . It comes after Bob Barker followed the accused poaching vessel Thunder . Thunder issued a distressing signal , reporting the ship was sinking . Sea Shepherd claims Thunder deliberately sunk the ship to destroy proof . This was the world 's longest pursuit of a poacher in maritime history .