Tales of Survival

[Treezybreez]

I like to read survival stories. There are many amazing tales of survival but this one just about tops the list. I was surprised that I had never heard of this man before especially since it happened fairly recently. Are there any other amazing stories you guys have heard?

http://www.smh.com.au/world/cooks-i...fter-sinking-with-tugboat-20131204-2yp8h.html
http://www.smh.com.au/world/cooks-i...fter-sinking-with-tugboat-20131204-2yp8h.html

 

[macswan]

That story is so bonkers, I remember seeing the video when it happened. You wouldn't be able to get me to walk near a mud puddle after they pulled me outta there man. Boats combined with deep water scare the bejeezus outta me.

 

[treehumper]

Yeah, this was a pretty amazing piece when it happened. I could imagine how he's still freaked by it.

 

[Treezybreez]

I read a book about Poon Lim a while back and he is mentioned in the top 10 ocean survivors. In the book it talks about him eating a whole seagull feather and all. I have never been that hungry. Top 10 Ocean Survivors

 

[treehumper]

How easy it is to be utterly disconnected from land let alone people.

 

[joezilla11]

I heard this man interviewed on the radio, amazing story. There is a book but I didn't know there was a movie coming out until I just looked it up.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/real-unbroken-story-olympian-turned-pow-who-3830323

 

[chewbacca]

There woulda been a whole lotta prayin' goin' on in my bubble. He said he thought he was down there for twelve hours. He must be an optimist. I'm more of a pessimist. It would feel like a week for me.

 

[Treezybreez]

I heard this man interviewed on the radio, amazing story. There is a book but I didn't know there was a movie coming out until I just looked it up.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/real-unbroken-story-olympian-turned-pow-who-3830323

Here is a link to a documentary and interview with Louis Zamperini http://youtu.be/Txlt9ij7UJM It is quite long but worth it.