"Miracle at Sea: Fisherman's Watch Sparks Rescue after 23-Hour Ordeal in Shark-Infested Waters"
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New Zealand fisherman Will Fransen was rescued after treading water for 23 hours when he fell off his boat without a life jacket. He managed to survive, despite a shark encounter, by using the reflection from his wristwatch to signal a passing boat. Rescued in a hypothermic state, Fransen plans to improve the safety features on his boat, which remains missing. His survival story is considered remarkable by both himself and his rescuers.
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