An Australian sailor who went missing with his dog since April has been rescued after been spotted by a helicopter this week.
According to Australian news 24, they survived 2months in the pacific ocean by eating raw fish and drinking rainwater, the sailor is stable and in good condition the doctor says.
Sydney resident Tim Shaddock, 51, and his dog Bella left Mexico for French Polynesia in April, but their boat was damaged by a storm several weeks later.
Mr Shaddock embarked on his more than 6,000km-long (3,728-mile) voyage from Mexico’s city of La Paz – but soon became stranded after his vessel’s electronics were cut off by bad weather.
When they were finally found off Mexico’s coast two months later, he was far leaner and sporting an overgrown beard.
“I have been through a very difficult ordeal at sea,” he said in a video obtained by 9News.
“I’m just needing rest and good food because I have been alone at sea a long time. Otherwise I’m in very good health.”
Mr Shaddock said fishing gear had helped him and Bella to survive.
He also managed to avoid sunburn by sheltering under his boat’s canopy.
Soon after their rescue he was seen smiling and wearing a blood pressure monitor on his arm.
He is also able to eat small meals.
The tuna trawler is now heading back to Mexico where Mr Shaddock will undergo medical tests and receive more treatment if needed.
BBC
