An Australian sailor and his canine have been rescued off the coast of Mexico after surviving on nothing however rainwater and uncooked fish for 2 months whereas misplaced at sea.
Tim Shaddock set out for French Polynesia from Mexico in April however his catamaran was badly broken by a storm only a month into the journey.
The 51-year-old and his canine Bella survived underneath a small cover on board the battered vessel for weeks earlier than they have been noticed on Thursday by a helicopter that was looking out for tuna for a fishing vessel.
A health care provider who’s monitoring Mr Shaddock’s well being from the shore and dealing with the trawler’s captain advised Australia’s 9News the sailor has “normal vital signs” and is “stable and very well”.
Tim Shaddock was rescued by a tuna trawler. Pic: 9News
In a video, Mr Shaddock says: “I’ve been through a very difficult ordeal at sea and I’m just needing rest and good food because I’ve been alone at sea a long time. I’ve not had enough food for a long time.”
Mr Shaddock, who’s from Sydney, was left drifting within the north Pacific Ocean after being hit by dangerous climate weeks after he set sail from La Paz in Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.
The electronics on his vessel have been worn out by the storm leaving him unable to name for assist.
He survived by amassing rainwater and consuming uncooked fish.
Ocean survival professional Professor Mike Tipton, from the University of Portsmouth, advised Sky News Mr Shaddock’s survival was a mix of luck and talent.
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“He was in a warm environment so didn’t need to worry about hypothermia,” Prof Tipton stated, having earlier in contrast Mr Shaddock’s survival ordeal to the Tom Hanks film Cast Away.
“Nearly all the long survival voyages occur in warm water,” the professor added. “He had a supply of fresh rainwater. He did the correct thing of minimising activity in the hottest part of the day to reduce sweating.”
Tim Shaddock pictured shortly after his rescue. Pic: 9News
Prof Tipton stated not less than 110ml of fluid per day is the minimal wanted for survival and it is important to not use an excessive amount of vitality to lower meals necessities.
An picture of Mr Shaddock quickly after his rescue confirmed him smiling and carrying a blood strain monitor on his arm.
It’s understood the tuna trawler is now heading to Mexico the place Mr Shaddock will bear medical therapy.
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