Survivor found in an air bubble inside a sunken ship 3 days after sinking

Maltadog · 12-04-13, 04:36 AM

Incredible story. Kudos to divers and survivor!

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=51e_1385934620

Maltadog · 12-04-13, 04:39 AM

Another article:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...n_3428202.html

Jimbuna · 12-04-13, 05:33 AM

That is one lucky fella...welcome to SubSim

HW3 · 12-04-13, 05:36 AM

I remember when this was first reported. Nice to see the video finally. Thanks for posting it.

Welcome Aboard!

Penguin · 12-04-13, 05:59 AM

Amazing story, he sure had a strong survival instinct to not just give up.
Though "freezing cold waters"?

C'mon Reuters, take a map and check out where Nigeria is located.

Ducimus · 12-04-13, 09:07 AM

Hollywierd will make a movie with the usual "inspired by true events" in the next 5 years or so.

Platapus · 12-05-13, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penguin

Amazing story, he sure had a strong survival instinct to not just give up.
Though "freezing cold waters"?

C'mon Reuters, take a map and check out where Nigeria is located.

Perhaps influenced by the Benguela Current from Antarctica?

Gargamel · 12-05-13, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penguin

Amazing story, he sure had a strong survival instinct to not just give up.
Though "freezing cold waters"?

C'mon Reuters, take a map and check out where Nigeria is located.

Article I read said 30 meters down, 90-100ft. Water down there is cold enough to induce hypothermia, especially when you're submerged in it for days.

But I can only imagine the pure terror of both the victim and the diver... reaching out and finding a hand.... and having it grab you back!

12-04-13, 04:36 AM	#1
Maltadog Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 13 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Survivor found in an air bubble inside a sunken ship 3 days after sinking Incredible story. Kudos to divers and survivor! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=51e_1385934620

12-04-13, 05:33 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,380 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	That is one lucky fella...welcome to SubSim __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-04-13, 05:36 AM	#4
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,586 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	I remember when this was first reported. Nice to see the video finally. Thanks for posting it. Welcome Aboard! __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

12-04-13, 04:39 AM	#2
Maltadog Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 13 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Another article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...n_3428202.html

12-04-13, 05:59 AM	#5
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Amazing story, he sure had a strong survival instinct to not just give up. Though "freezing cold waters"? C'mon Reuters, take a map and check out where Nigeria is located.

12-04-13, 09:07 AM	#6
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Hollywierd will make a movie with the usual "inspired by true events" in the next 5 years or so.