Near by, Terry Scott and Astro watched as the three figures were pulled to safety.
Quickly the top of the jet boat was closed, oxygen pressure in the craft was restored, and the four men took off their helmets.
"Whew!" said Loring. "I sure want to thank you for pulling us out of the deep!"
"We sure do, sir!" added Mason. Then, with a quick look at Loring, he asked softly, "Were there any other survivors?"
Stefens' face was grim. "Not one. After we untangled the mess, we found bodies of two men. It was pretty bad. A little later something was spotted on the radar, and we hoped there might be survivors. Luckily for you, we came to look!"
Tom could see two space-suited figures floating effortlessly
"By the rings of Saturn," swore Loring softly, "Jardine and Bangs were brave men. They practically forced us to pile out when they saw they were going to crack up." He turned to Mason. "Didn't they, Al?"