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Cook Islands fisher survives eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean
3 sourcesFirst reported 22 days agoUpdated 21 days ago
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What all sources covered
- Junior Apiuta was lost at sea for eight days after his boat's engine failed.
- He survived by eating raw fish and collecting rainwater.
- Apiuta was rescued by a New Zealand Air Force plane on June 18.
- Despite immense challenges, he maintained hope throughout his ordeal.
- His story highlights the resilience of those facing life's challenges.
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‘I didn’t lose hope’: how Cook Islands fisher survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean
The Guardian· 22 days ago

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Οκτώ ημέρες χαμένος στον Ειρηνικό Ωκεανό: Η απίστευτη περιπέτεια επιβίωσης 42χρονου ψαρά
Philenews· 21 days ago

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Έτρωγε ωμό ψάρι και έπινε βρόχινο νερό: Η απίστευτη περιπέτεια 42χρονου στον Ειρηνικό - «Δεν έχασα ποτέ την ελπίδα μου»
Proto Thema· 22 days ago