Oh, my sincerest prayers that he will be found alive!
Prayers for his family that they will receive good news!
In my Navy days I never had a fear of going overboard, although, in my venue, that may have been one of the greatest dangers. When we sailed the North Atlantic in the winter they used to tell us our chances were 50/50 if our shipmates saw us the exact time we went overboard. In warmer water our chances were far better.
The story doesn't say what happened in this case. It doesn't really matter. The very thought is devastating. I hope they found the guy.
Something like this happened a couple years ago. Our sailor spent a couple days bobbing around.
Then some frickin’ Arabs in a Dhow found him.
Do you have any idea what they did to that man?
They gave him fresh water, fed him, gave him dry clothes, transported him to the nearest port and made sure the got safely to US authorities.
They also refused to accept any payment for their trouble...
My thoughts and prayers go out to that sailor!
Yea though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil,
for thou art with me...
oh no
Not, strictly speaking, Navair related, but I'd guess there is some Airedales working long shifts over this.
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who biddest the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!
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