U.S. Navy picks up 1-year-old who became sick at sea

(CNN) -- A 1-year-old girl who became seriously ill on a sailboat hundreds of miles off Mexico was on a U.S. Navy frigate Sunday and in stable condition, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Her parents thanked those who played a part in their rescue.

"We are very thankful to be safe and well. We also appreciate all the concern, thoughts and prayers of everyone back home for the health of our daughter Lyra. She is doing well now, and her medical condition continues to improve," Eric and Charlotte Kaufman said in a statement.

They defended themselves against critics who question their decision to sail with their family.

"Please know that this is how our family has lived for seven years, and when we departed on this journey more than a year ago, we were then and remain today confident that we prepared as well as any sailing crew could," they wrote.

"The ocean is one of the greatest forces of nature, and it always has the potential to overcome those who live on or near it.

The U.S. Navy did an excellent job by helping this poor family´s child, they accomplished what they are called to do: serve others.The ocean is one of the greatest mysteries God created, we don´t know where the waves come from neither where they go. We should respect the since, since God gave it great power.