Jason Noble and Anthony Hibbert Survive 36 Days at Sea
How Two Men Succeeded in Surviving at Sea
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April 30, 2010
Two Jamaican men, Anthony Hibbert, 35, and Jason Noble, 25, survived 36 days adrift on the open seas with no provisions on their boat, the 33-foot Gentle Breeze. The two men kept their strength up by drinking sea water and eating morass, according to NewsBelize.com.
Unfortunately, Hibbert and Noble were among a group of five who were stranded on the boat. Three of the men succumbed to the harsh conditions at sea.
In the five weeks that the men were adrift, boats continually passed the Gentle Breeze by, and didn't recognize their calls for help, the two survivors told the news source. Hibbert and Noble are both recovering in the hospital as of now.
"I'm looking forward to getting back home because my family's dying to see me," said Noble. "They all [think I'm dead] already. And they [were surprised and overwhelmed] to know that I am alive and know that I am a survivor."
The Discovery Channel has a few suggestions one might keep in mind if they are ever adrift at sea. Catching rain water is preferable to drinking sea water, which can cause kidney damage.
It's also important to stay dry for as long as possible, because strong winds and wet clothing can cause hypothermia.
According to the International Life Saving Federation, 1.2 million people per year die by drowning around the world, and most drownings occur in open water.
April 30, 2010
Two Jamaican men, Anthony Hibbert, 35, and Jason Noble, 25, survived 36 days adrift on the open seas with no provisions on their boat, the 33-foot Gentle Breeze. The two men kept their strength up by drinking sea water and eating morass, according to NewsBelize.com.
Unfortunately, Hibbert and Noble were among a group of five who were stranded on the boat. Three of the men succumbed to the harsh conditions at sea.
In the five weeks that the men were adrift, boats continually passed the Gentle Breeze by, and didn't recognize their calls for help, the two survivors told the news source. Hibbert and Noble are both recovering in the hospital as of now.
"I'm looking forward to getting back home because my family's dying to see me," said Noble. "They all [think I'm dead] already. And they [were surprised and overwhelmed] to know that I am alive and know that I am a survivor."
The Discovery Channel has a few suggestions one might keep in mind if they are ever adrift at sea. Catching rain water is preferable to drinking sea water, which can cause kidney damage.
It's also important to stay dry for as long as possible, because strong winds and wet clothing can cause hypothermia.
According to the International Life Saving Federation, 1.2 million people per year die by drowning around the world, and most drownings occur in open water.
