Congo Basin Journey: Ash Dykes loses contact for 16 hours; satellite link restores updates
Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: October 22, 2026 at 00:20
π Summary
Explorer Ash Dykesβ team raised concerns after losing contact with him for more than 16 hours during his 434-mile journey through the Congo Basin. The 35-year-old Welsh adventurer is travelling from Nola in the Central African Republic to Mossaka in the Republic of Congo. His team later re-established contact through a Garmin satellite device after Starlink and his power bank failed. Limited connectivity continues to restrict updates from the remote expedition.