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11/01/2017

Topic Reading-Vol.2030-11/1/2017

Dear MEL Topic Readers,
US sailors rescued after five months adrift in Pacific
How did two humans and two dogs survive in a small sailing boat in the open sea for five months? What did they drink and eat?
Though it was unfortunate that the engine of their boat was damaged and broken when it was hit by a storm, the sailorwomen had been well prepared to survive in such a helpless situation. They had a water purifier to make sea water drinkable. That really was a lifesaving device, wasn’t it? They also stocked enough dried food, such as oatmeal and pasta to live for a year or longer. Were they expecting worse situation than this?
Yet they had life-keeping water and food, there were life-threatening incidents during the voyage. Two shark attacks. Fortunately, the boat was too large for the sharks to capsize or break apart. Phew! They didn’t seem to have been suffered major diseases or physical problems when they were rescued by a US navy vessel, including the dogs.
Learning from their experience; Be prepared. You never know what could happen during your voyage. Don’t lose your hope.
Enjoy reading and thinking how prepared you are for your next journey or event.

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