Surviving at Sea: Australian Castaway's Unlikely Allies - Meditation, Swimming, and a Dog

Australian Timothy Shaddock, who quit his corporate job to pursue his dream of sailing solo across the ocean, found himself lost at sea for months on a disabled catamaran. With no way to cook and no source of fresh water, he expected to die. However, he found comfort in meditation, swimming, and his dog companion, Bella. They subsisted on raw fish and rainwater until they were rescued by a helicopter pilot. Shaddock and Bella were showered with attention and first aid aboard a tuna boat. Now, Shaddock plans to return to Australia to see his family, but the decision to give Bella to an animal lover was made by the Australian embassy due to strict animal quarantine laws.