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Tim Shaddock (51) and his dog Bella were floating around in the Pacific Ocean – on a damaged ship, with no food and no water. That they survived for three months is nothing short of a miracle.
According to a report from the TV channel “9News”, the Australian started his catamaran from La Paz (Mexico). Destination: French Polynesia, an archipelago 6,000 kilometers away in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
rainwater and fish
But after a few weeks, the sailor was caught in a storm that damaged the catamaran. The ship was not manoeuvrable, the radio and on-board electronics failed. Now Shaddock was about survival.
Lucky for him: he had a fishing rod with him and was able to catch fish. This is how he fed himself and Bella every day: With raw fish. It also collects rainwater.
Finally, after three months, the rescue: the crew of a helicopter escorting a tuna trawler discovered the castaway. The first photos show him with a long beard, emaciated – but smiling.
“What I need now is rest”
“I survived a very difficult time at sea,” he said. “What I need most now is rest and good food, because I’ve been alone at sea for so long.” A doctor tells “9News” that it is important that he slowly gets used to normal eating again.
He said Shaddock was incredibly lucky: “You have to understand how small the boat is and how big the Pacific Ocean is. The chances of someone being found there are pretty slim.” (new)
Source: Blick
I am Amelia James, a passionate journalist with a deep-rooted interest in current affairs. I have more than five years of experience in the media industry, working both as an author and editor for 24 Instant News. My main focus lies in international news, particularly regional conflicts and political issues around the world.
