Incredible Survival: Australian Sailor and Dog Rescued After Months Adrift in Pacific Ocean
TL;DR
Australian sailor Timothy Shaddock, who was lost at sea with his dog for nearly three months, spoke about their ordeal during a news conference after being rescued in the Pacific Ocean. Shaddock, sailing from Mexico to French Polynesia, lost contact due to damaged electronics. He survived by eating raw fish and was rescued after a helicopter spotted his boat. Shaddock plans to return to Australia and expressed gratitude for the captain and fishing company that saved his life.
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