Kids go into protective custody for less abuse imo. If the kid was 2 years older and decided to become shark food, ok. But at 16 the parents are entirely responsible for this. If the kid survives she should be put in a foster home. I doubt she’ll be seen again though if there’s nobody there by now.
They rushed the voyage to take place in the Winter in order for her to break the age record.
Most of the others who made the voyage in the past (including her brother) sailed during the late Spring/early Summer.
They really should have thought more about sending their daughter out to sea on this solo voyage during the winter.
Oh brother...............