Sailor Survives 24 Hours at Sea After Falling Overboard Near Australian Coast

Sailor Survives 24 Hours at Sea: In a miraculous survival story, a sailor was found alive in the ocean 8 nautical miles off Newcastle, Australia, after falling overboard a Singapore-based cargo vessel, Double Delight. The man, whose name remains undisclosed, had fallen into the sea late Thursday night while on deck. Despite hours of overnight searches by coastal authorities, involving two lifeboats, two helicopters, and an aircraft, the sailor remained undetected.

The man’s ordeal ended when recreational fishermen spotted him floating on Friday evening, alerting coastal authorities. Rescuers were immediately dispatched to Swansea, south of Newcastle, where paramedics attended to the sailor, who had spent nearly 24 hours in the water. According to New South Wales ambulance services, the man, in his 20s, was cold, exhausted, but conscious and able to communicate, likely owing his survival to the life jacket he wore.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sailor’s fall. The life jacket suggests a possible intentional jump, although no confirmation has been made. The sailor is currently recovering in the hospital, where officials await his statement to gain insight into the incident.