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Harrison Okene’s incredible survival story of being trapped in a capsized boat at the bottom of the ocean garnered worldwide attention in 2013.
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Spending three agonizing days in an air bubble, unsure if he would ever be rescued, while fish nibbled on his body, Okene emerged as the lone survivor.
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Now, in a recent interview with The Guardian, Okene reveals that he has undergone training to become an even deeper diver.
The remarkable tale of a man surviving three days trapped in a capsized boat at the bottom of the ocean has taken an incredible turn. Harrison Okene, the sole survivor of the Jascon-4 tugboat disaster in May 2013, has now undergone extensive training to further explore the depths as a diver.
Okene’s story captivated the world, with news outlets reporting the astonishing account of his struggle to survive 100 feet below the surface. After the boat overturned, Okene managed to find an air pocket, relying on his resourcefulness and faith during the 3-day ordeal.
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His survival instincts and the limited supplies he gathered, including torches and small amounts of food and cola, sustained him while crayfish nibbled at his skin. Okene managed to keep his fear at bay, fully aware that panic would deplete his precious oxygen reserves.
Experts estimate that the volume of air trapped in the boat would have provided him around 56 hours of breathable air, according to National Geographic.
The rescue footage captured the dramatic moment when divers discovered Okene, initially mistaking his pale floating hand for a lifeless body. The realization that he was alive brought relief and joy to everyone involved.
Okene’s experience, although harrowing, did not deter him from the ocean. Instead, he felt a deeper connection to it, describing it as a peaceful place. The incident became a turning point in his life, inspiring him to pursue a career as a diver.
The Guardian reports that Okene now performs underwater repairs on oil and gas facilities, reaching depths of up to 165 feet, a remarkable achievement that surpasses the site of the shipwreck that almost claimed his life.
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