"Fisherman's Miraculous 24-Hour Ocean Ordeal Ends with Watch-aided Rescue"

Will Fransen, a 61-year-old man from New Zealand, survived 24 hours floating in the ocean after falling off his boat during a solo fishing trip. Without a life jacket and over 30 miles from shore, he managed to signal a passing boat with his watch, leading to his rescue. The specifics of how he used the watch to attract attention remain unclear, but his ingenuity and the watch's functionality were crucial in his survival. The New Zealand Herald provides an in-depth account of his ordeal and rescue.