WATCH VIDEO: Tim Shaddock, Australian Sailor, Rescued After Two Months Stranded in Pacific Ocean

It is in adversity that the fighting spirit in humans is best exposed. Meet Tim Shaddock, an Australian sailor and a modern version of Robinson Crusoe who was rescued after being adrift for 2 months in pacific ocean with only rainwater and raw fish to survive. The story once again emphasizes that humans can survive with the basic amenities and all the modern gizmos are useless in such circumstances. We don’t need smartphones, tasty food, and palatial houses to stay alive. The incredible story of Tim Shaddock reaffirms the above adage. Read on to know about this incredible story.

Tim Shaddock, An Australian Sailor – Story Of Survival

Tim was an Australian sailor who was adrift in the Pacific Ocean for more than two months with his canine friend surviving on only rainwater and raw fish. He was spotted by a chopper that was flying alongside a Tuna trawler off the coast of Mexico. Tim and his canine friend named Bella were rescued after being adrift without food in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean.

The Aussie sailor had started his journey in April from Mexico and was originally to go to French Polynesia. However, a storm wrecked the electronics and his boat was adrift for more than two months before he was rescued. He and his canine friend survived by collecting rainwater and eating raw fish.

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The harrowing time that the sailor and his canine companion had to undergo is all too evident in the video which was shown on an Australian site. A lean and emancipated Shaddock sporting a long beard and unkempt hair can be seen with a dog who was very happy to be rescued and seen wagging his tail and frolicking with the camera crew. The video also showed the wretched catamaran of Tim which was littered with buckets and other equipment.

Recounting his incredible survival story, Shaddock revealed that he had just his fishing gear and basic survival gear. He could eat only the fish he had caught but had no facility to cook it. He collected rain water and this helped him and his companion to survive.

Shaddock added that he is incredibly tired and wants to eat some really good food and have some much-needed rest. Aussia Sailor Tim Shaddock’s incredible survival story has been featured on numerous websites and the viewers are appreciating the sailor’s determination and grit to survive in such incredible situations. He is also being hailed by animal lovers for taking care of his canine friend and not abandoning him.