Australian Tim Sheddock and his dog Bella have been rescued after drifting on the high seas for three months. All this time, the man and the animal ate raw fish and drank rainwater, thanks to which they managed to hold out.
Sheddock sailed from Mexico in early April to reach French Polynesia. During the trip, the boat was overtaken by a storm that damaged the electronics. The helicopter escorting the trawler spotted the Australian and his dog. The doctor who examined the man said that he had “surprisingly normal vital signs.”
Later, Sheddock himself said in an interview that he went through severe trials at sea. “I just need rest and good food because I have been alone at sea for a long time. Otherwise, I am in very good health. I have very good medicines and I am very well taken care of,” said the Australian.
Ocean survival expert Mike Tipton noted the Australian’s resourcefulness and called his rescue “a combination of luck and skill”. “A key element of survival was the need to provide fresh water, and for Sheddock it came down to location. Also, people need to understand how small the boat is and how vast the Pacific Ocean is. The chances of someone being found are pretty low,” Tipton added.
Source: Rosbalt
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