An Australian sailor and his dog have been rescued off the coast of Mexico after surviving on nothing but rainwater and raw fish for two months while lost at sea.
Tim Shaddock set out for French Polynesia from Mexico in April, but his catamaran was badly damaged by a storm just a month into the voyage.
The 51-year-old and his dog Bella survived under a small canopy aboard the battered vessel for weeks, before they were spotted on Thursday by a helicopter that was on the lookout for tuna for a fishing vessel.
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I would've eaten the Dog after 4 weeks
Needs a shave
Quick tell him we are boycotting bud light 😂
“Mom, Dad I’m home, it’s me Alan!”
This was a set up boat was still in good shape he did it for the potential payout
I love bouth orange 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 but I think now I think in about a wired
He should write a book I’d certainly buy it!
I don’t even know this person but I’m drawn to his positivity and humbleness what an inspiration
Those eye BROWS 😳
P.o.s left his dog behind gave it away
That Bella is a guardian Angel! That man probably wouldn’t have made it without the love of that dog and having to rise to the occasion to keep her alive. Dogs are so special Guardian here for us hurting humans. ♥️
the dog looked well fed. he probably gave most of the fish to bella. god's will, will always surpass any situation.
Wilson!!!!!
I’m sure that dog was beginning to look tasty.
hows the dog? glad they made it.
Get this man on Joe Rogan
so dogs like fish
Such a humble guy so chill i love it.
Well done for not eating the dog man.
He sounds good the bbc reporter commenting sounds like something is stuck UP 🪃
Got to love an happy ending ❤
Cant wait for the film
Hes told reporters that he was in contact on a regular basis with his family. Why didnt he tell them he was in trouble.. it just sounds ludicrous
It would've been lovely to see his brave dog, Bella, too.
Glad his dog survived too.
Two months adrift could be easily prevented by carrying a $100 inreach device
They kept each other alive. Dogs are borrowed angels. Bless them both
THis story and guy starting to really piss me off . He was not lost he was in contact with family entire time, face time and watching weather on his phone ..He wasted every ones time and there rescuers drove him 1200 miles when they were out working for this guy to choose to be out there.. guy should be charged w animal abuse.. and no hurricane was in the area..
Miracles happen!💞
I only watched this to see the dog & no show 😥
He's literally the next castaway
Wow
Looking like the caddy from Happy Gilmore. Amazing story.
movie incomeing
There is a fine line between lost and alone."ALL WHO WANDER ARE NOT LOST"
The companionship of his dog was a huge reason he is mentally stable.
He must be a great fisherman because he isnt in terrible shape
I love this guy. What a wonderful perspective on life, and the nature of life. This was not a wasted experience
Aussies have much to be proud of in that man.
Has he explained why he could not make it by himself ? The mast is still up and the missing rudder could be replaced by a couple of planks. I am not sure why it took him so long on the leeway. He just had to go South-East. the domineering winds in Pacific are lowing towards East. He did not even need to tack once.
some people ask obvious questions. congratulations for being found and bella being your emotional support. she seems un fazed
He loves the people of the Ocean……being a seasoned Mariner It's true we all have an common invisible attraction that pulls us towards the Sea 🌊
Quite the publicity stunt. Smh
But did he take Bella back to Australia with him ? That dog saved his life.