Fisherman survives marathon swim
An Australian fisherman swam for six hours to reach shore after a rogue wave knocked him out of his boat.
Andrew Wilson, 25, said today that he survived on “adrenaline” and “sheer determination.”
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LIMITED OFFERAn Australian fisherman swam for six hours to reach shore after a rogue wave knocked him out of his boat.
Andrew Wilson, 25, said today that he survived on “adrenaline” and “sheer determination.”
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