EXCLUSIVE: A Sydney sailor who survived months at sea eating raw fish and drinking rainwater with his dog is 'stable and very well'. 9News
sailor who survived months at sea eating raw fish and drinking rainwater with his dog is "stable and very well", his doctor has said.
Professor Mike Tipton, an ocean survival expert, says luck was only a part of the pair's incredible story."And also knowing for example, as Tim did, that during the heat of the day you need to protect yourself because the last thing you want when you're in danger of becoming dehydrated is to be sweating."
Shaddock and Bella departed La Paz in Mexico three months ago, but just weeks into the voyage they were hit by a storm, which crippled their vessel.They spent their days waiting, and hoping for rescue.
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