Stranded in the Indian Ocean | Brett Archibald's Attempt to Cheat Death
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Brett Archibald was on a surfing holiday with nine friends but had fallen ill from food poisoning during a 10-hour journey along a stretch of water known as the Mentawai Strait in Indonesia's West Sumatra province. He had gone to the side of the boat to vomit when he became dizzy and blacked out. When he woke, he was in the water - the boat already 10 or 15 metres ahead of him. Breat was left stranded in the middle of the Indian Ocean in the dark, with no hope of survival.
0:00 Introduction
0:30 The Mentawai Strait and Indian Ocean
1:17 The Brett Archibald story
8:08 The Rescue
11:00 Conclusion
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TONY…what a cool hero!! “Never leave anyone behind” was his motto, and he saved a life. Great story.
He went right back in knowing that if he didn't, he'd never do so again!
That is some mental fortitude rarely glimpsed, Thanks for the video, Mr Disasters!
That's such a terrifying ordeal. I can't imagine just hanging on for almost 30 hours, especially with dehydration, exhaustion and those injuries. Thank goodness for the man who never gave up on him.
I think this is my worse nightmare. Alone in the middle of the ocean with no boat.
@@outdoordisasters there's a U.S couple,who went on a diving boat on the Great barrier reef. The boat captain miscounted and left them.
There's a movie called Open Water about it.
@@outdoordisasters He was not alone he had his pet fish giving him love bites. I think that would the worst part my mind would turn them into giant sea alligators or giant sharks
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One thing people need to know: Current does NOT always lead to land. It can go in circles or actually pull you away from the shore!
I live near beaches and when we drive by at night, it's pitch black out there. I cant imagine being out there in those depths during the day much less at night!!!
That man is a complete bad ass. He is not only physically tough but more importantly mentally strong. I am sure the crew, captain and friends felt a great relief. They stress they were all under was tremendous. Nice to see a happy ending.
My God! Terrifying ordeal! I can’t imagine. I would have panicked, and drowned. How could someone keep calm in that situation is beyond me. Thank God, he never gave up.
Why does it matter for you if he gave up or not?
A regular everyday person would not have survived this. This man's mental discipline, and his surfing & aquatic training are what saved his life. Those little fish would've driven me inSANE. Still, a great reminder of humanity's incredible capability in crisis. If he can pull this off, then I can survive my various and smaller-scale crises and ills, no problem.
Omg dude literally went through most people’s nightmares!!!! I was a lifeguard back in the day and swimming for 27 hours is more than I can handle!!!!! This dude is a monster and a angel at the same time!!!!!
Uhh that was a terrifying story! I'm so glad that there are people who don't give up looking. Search and rescue is probably giving up too soon with many of these missing people. It's astounding how many people survive for much longer than anyone can imagine!
We really don't know what we're capable of until we get into these types of situations. The human spirit to survive is our superpower IMO.
Very sad that the Indonesian govt gave up so quick. Did they even send our a search helicopter?
@@TheBroLounge I'm not sure if they did but yeah they gave up pretty fast I thought!
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@TheBroLounge ... because they knew the India ocean is a death zone...
As always, excellent script (takes effort that), narration, and supporting photos and video! And you’ve got the volume of the background music at the right level now. I was trying to work out what these stories reminded me of and then remembered - National Geographic documentaries of the 70s and 80s! Keep going and consider being a narrator for ebooks - you have the voice for it. Greetings from Switzerland.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, I think I have it figured out. I think it's different when I'm listening through a sound system I have connected to my CPU compared to people who are listening through headphones, TV speakers, etc. Also, personally, I like the bg music kinda high. But that's me. I think there's a happy medium so everyone can enjoy it. I'm definitely going for that classic documentary feel with my narration like back in grade school watching those old docs on a VCR. Appreciate your support!
I agree he’s great at reading these true stories.
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This is a nightmare survival scenario. In the middle of the ocean with no boat or makeshift raft. I don't know how you don't panic in this situation.
You're exactly right about relaxing if stranded @ sea & about the body's natural buoyancy. I "discovered" this while as a kid swimming. Also, if you take a deep breath & hold it, then lay on your back, because the deep breath fills the lungs like a balloon, you'll definitely have even more buoyancy.
Doris aka Tony is a hero! I think he followed his gut with his knowledge and saved this man's life. Fudgin' A!!!
one time my little sister got stranded on a pool raft in the deep end.
now she just stays in the whirlpool area.
What he went through was Hell on earth! It’s amazing how he survived by the grace of God!
Can't think of a more nightmarish scenario
God aint part of this buddy so leave out your nonsens. Its disrespectful to the guy that survived on his own with his skill and dedication inc Tony that didnt gave up on him. Stop credit your fake god for something humans did on their own. Start credit the humans smh.
7:57 that "swim young man" made me ball. 🥺
Amazing story- he had such a strong will to live. I am not a strong swimmer so I would have been gone within the first hour. I’m glad he had a happy ending
How are you at floating?
@@kurotsuki7427 not very buoyant unfortunately 😂
Who the heck orders a calzone in Padang? This was doomed from the beginning.
Awesome comment
I thought this was going to be the story of the US Marine who fell of the USS America in the Indian Ocean in 1995. He made a floatation device out of his coveralls a floated for 36 hours before he was rescued by Pakistani fishermen.
Whoa! May need to look into this story. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! Would love to see video on that!
I thought it might be about the flight attendant who fell overboard while on a cruise. They treaded water for around the same amount of time. They credited their emergency training for their job as a flight attendant I thought it might be about the flight attendant who fell overboard while on a cruise. They treaded water for around the same amount of time. They credited their emergency training for their job as a flight attendant with saving their life and keeping them calm.
Thanks for sharing this story that's better than fiction. It's terrifying but also inspiring what people can endure despite their best efforts to give up. He got right back in the water, I'm honestly floored.
I analyze that as this was his joy in life and he didn't want it taken away, no matter how afraid he was. The more time he had to dwell on his ordeal, the more likely he would never get in. Luckily, he wasn't severely injured or he would have a hard time getting back in if he was in the hospital for a while.
Everything you said in the end for survival sounds like great advice....except for the whole "Float face down" bit of info. I'd use that when I'm ready to throw in the towel.
Haha, yes, that would be a lost resort for me as well!
It's called the deadman's float, but you do have to lift your head out of the water to breath. After floating on your back, it's actually the position you can survive in the longest.
I am dumbfounded that I had never heard of this story until just now having watched this. I cannot even imagine going thru that and making it out alive. Absolutely incredible. What an amazing man. And thank you to the rescuers.
You can also google this story by using the man’s name
and don't eat rotten pizza when you're about to go on a boat! great story, happy to hear he survived it.
One look at Tony, I was like "that's our guy."
The story where the west African guy survives in the underwater wreck for 60 hrs is my fav, this is probably #2!!!
Stay tuned...
Harrison was a true survivor he heard sharks eating the ones who drowned..in the dark. Chris Lemon is another crazy survival story
Beautiful story. I'm glad the Aussies rescued him.
This is a nightmare !! I love the ocean but fear it as well. People who spend alot of time on boats might loose fear of the ocean and then dont bother to tether themselves.. in this case it was his surf experience that saved him and the searchers of course !!
Another awesome story of courage from outdoor disasters! Thanks Guys you’re the best!
Your voice, the background music, the Contant it is just a perfect balance! Please continue to do what you do🖤
"Don't give up" is the most important thing.
Not hallucinations but angels watching over him.
It was the freakin boat tho that he saw. Smh. Yall godlovers are deluded.
First I have heard this story you told it well. Unbelievable so scary lost stranded in the ocean.
This scenario is probably my worst nightmare next to stranded in a jungle.
Wow that's a amazing story. Like finding a needle in a haystack. He was so lucky.
Thank you so much for these videos but also providing survival tips❤
Thank you for watching!!!
That he wanted to get back in the water immediately...that was so sentimental😢
I can’t imagine the terror he felt. Thank God he had strength.
ThanYou to all of you for your courage and per
Serverance to find this man!
What did the guys mean? He didntnshow up for breakfast ??? They KNEW he fell off the boat ! Thank God things worked out for him ! 🧡 🙏
I think that part should have been edited in earlier, before Brett saw the boat looking for him.
I love ur commentary...the way u tell the stories I'm impressed, thank you
Man, seen so many of these type stories. If our creator wanted us in the ocean he’d gave us gills. Strong guy, couldn’t be me.
Your oh so lovely creator is the cause of this happend and didnt prevent this to happen nor helpt him. Such a lovely almighty creator you got booboo. Smh.
@@dvb8637 Well the Almighty gave us knowledge , understanding and the ability to think . If you decide to be in the middle of the ocean that’s your own judgment.
I remember when this happened it was covered on Surfline, it was shocking that he survived that long. But if there were a place this type of ordeal is survivable its in that strait. The water is fairly calm and very warm. I have been on the same trip (different boat) as him, and at night to get to the bathroom you have to walk outside and next to the railing to get to the bathroom. I remember thinking how if you fell off no one would know. I made sure to be very careful.
Great comment. Yeah, seems like that water was very ideal. And him being a surfer and an endurance athlete, definitely helped. I looked at the fact he saw a shark but recognized it wasn't a predator shark. To the untrained, you'd be freaked out regardless and probably panic thinking a shark is coming. Seems like all the skills he acquired led to him surviving. Thanks for watching!
Western tourists have come to expect that others consider their safety but that's not a thing in Indonesia like a lot of other developing countries. Not just in natural locations but in cities as well. For example if someone in a Western country saw an exposed electric cable hanging off a pole or the side of a building they wouldn't think it's probably a live wire but that would be a mistake elsewhere. Nice sidewalks often have a manhole cover completely open. Don't text or make selfies while walking!
@@pakde8002 I nearly walked into an open man hole at night in Luanda Angola no idea how deep it was it was just black and the night was very dark.
@@shauno1970 Yikes 😳
You’re a hero and Legend Tony ❤
The dude is a true man amongst true men! And the dude who didn’t gave up with the rescue is another true man
Dear Mr. Outdoor Disaster, I adore your voice! I used to work in radio, it was my first love & I know quality voices & yours is fantastic! I really enjoy your content even tho as a person who suffers from panic attacks, it scares me at times. This was very uplifting & inspiring. Its amazing how twice his intuition tried to save him, first with the rancid calzone & then with the Im gonna blackout if I throwup again but decorum prevailed not to judge cos I woulda done the same thing. That inner Godthing we have can stear us right everytime if we can just trust it but we don't… why?
Wasn't this man's time to go. Praises to him
Incredible Story! Wow. Thank you for tips too!
Thank god for Tony ❤️🙏
That's what is kind of scary.. Was he hallucinating the 1600 schooner because of his interest in history or did he really maybe see something... The only thing scarier than death is the thought of they're not being anything after that just blackness
The idea of sharks and the unknown, adding the fact my movement would be slow motion; i believe i would take a deep breath under water.
The wilderness can be a cruel teacher.
The seagulls, black tipped shark, the fish, the Dutch boat: all that was the Ocean taking care of Brett. Keeping him awake, alive and giving little “nudges” just to keep a glimmer of hope in him. Sometimes, She knows it’s not your time.
The ocean isn't sentient. It knows nothing. It was created by God. That's who was in control. To believe that there's a conscious ocean but no God is ludicrous.
I'd have died, these are just the facts. This man's a beast and they Capt who went out after him a hero.
That scenario is a nightmare on its own then add having food poisoning wtf idk how this man did it thats crazy
Aww so happy they found him
He look pretty good as someone an hour away from death. Wow
I would of died of fear
Amazing story !!!
Amazing
The part about the ship hallucination is interesting is hell.
New subscriber. I love your content.
Thank you!
Love the oceans, however I don’t put myself in the sea
It's amazing to learn that whatever body of water you happen to be talking about in a video is always considered the most dangerous part of the ocean. Doesn't matter if its the Indian Ocean, the South Pacific, Cape Horn.... Somehow every one is the most dangerous part of the ocean in the entire world when you make a video about it.... Funny how that works out... I. Can't wait until you finally do some videos on the Bering Sea, the Straits of Magellan, the cape of Good Hope, the Southern Arctic ocean, the Mid Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea so we can learn about how all of those are the most dangerous bodies of water anywhere on Earth too!
I would've been dead in 15mins! Very impressive
I don't know how I wouldn't panic in this nightmare scenario
Great documentary, thank you . I have never heard of losing 13 pounds in 27 hours . Was that flesh and blood loss ?
Probably water loss, no food, and constantly moving for 24 hours. Thanks for watching!
Awesome ending thank you
Definitely love a story where the subject lives!
Lovely! I like it when they survive!,
I do too! Many vids on this site relish in the dead. I love the stories of survival.
The narration voice reminds me a bit of Dr Frances B. Gross from the Faces Of Death movies!
Happy to hear he survived it and all by himself on his own strenght and dedication and effort!!! It makes me so happy to hear him cursing to god, as he should and had every right for it to do so. If he was Christian i guarantee ya that he finaly has open up his eyes and become a atheïst, cuz he finaly came to reality and senses to finaly understand that there is no god, or now know that god is not almighty, nore pure love, nor good but a tyran, a sadist, and evil. Welcome to reality brother and the ultimate free life with no fear with no imagionary dictator that rules over your life. Finaly you are free!!
I love all of of these stories-but I just can't get on with the music playing in the background.
Life for me isn't worth enduring all that just saying...
Wow
Wow...God was watching over you. Scary, amazing!!
No god wasnt. The guy survived cuz of himself and Tony smh. Of your god was watching over him... then why your god let this happen in the first place instead of preventing it and made him suffer?? Such a lovely god of yours huh. Smh. Your god sounds sadistic and barbardic.
He answered the question of whether he would surf again, but inquiring minds want to know, "will he ever eat a CALZONE again????
Tfs awesome story! Glad I'm Vegan lol ❤
lol vegan food can rot too
Never eat something clearly bad!
Didn`t hear them taking anti-sickness medication or something for the stomach pain, did they take any?
never throw up over the rail especially at night. throw up on the deck if you can't make it to the head
Seriously. Lesson learned.
@@outdoordisasters yeah it's standard out here for the captains to tell passengers that during safety announcement.
"Had not arrived for breakfast"?!! WTF Did his friends think he had swum faster than their boat, walked out of the water into IHOP and ordered ""Chicken and Waffles?
They were all asleep when he fell over. They had no idea until he was a no-show in the morning.
“Billions of years ago”
The lesson here is watch out for stinky food.
wow
dead mans flowt best move
Moral of the story, don’t eat pizza that taste funny and smells funny you could fall into the ocean stranded
In the water in the middle of the sea 🌊 like that I think my imagination would kill me
I'm here after the Ocean Gate tragedy
Relaxing in the ocean is a mental thing more than anything else...the though of being attack by fishes, sharks, even birds attack this man...This is enough to drive fear in anyone...sorry but i wouldn't be considering sleep at this time😊😊
Looks like he did not kill the pizza guy
I also wondered if he went back to that pizza joint and had some words with them.
The Indian Ocean is NOT considered the most dangerous ocean in the world. The Southern Ocean is
Why tf did they eat the rancid food in the first place?? Why go up on deck if you felt like you were going to black out? A lot of people in these stories seem to lack all common sense and self preservation.
What happened to the niece?
Sounds like they were poisoned 😢
Relax??? Because it’s not you 😮
Calzone, anybody?!😮
Lol! No thank you!
I would like to make videos if I got to go on a boat in the ocean but I would always be wearing a life jacket. And if they have AGPS on them you bet your ass somewhere and I don't care if it doesn't look cool. I'm from Louisiana we all know how to swim. But I'm NOT TOO COOL TO WEAR A LIFE JACKET (WITH GPS) & SATELLITE PHONE. MAYBE 2 SATE PHONES & hand crank generator. & water purifiers.
I am Florida's toughest swimmer
🤦🏻♀️ I can't get away from these ocean stories....🤦🏻♀️ But I can stay away from the ocean 😉🌊😏👌😄
They called for help after he didn't show up for breakfast. WTF?! 😮
Barely held my tears in. What a story! Thanks God you back to your family and Friends!
Horror
Why did you say that all currents lead to land. That is a strange and untrue statement to make.
it doesnt? could you please elaborate on that? i tried googling but couldnt find anything. Where do currents lead to?
I would get rid of all of those friends❤