Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian man, has miraculously survived 67 days lost at sea on an inflatable boat after a whale-watching trip went disastrously wrong. Pichugin was found by fishermen in the Sea of Okhotsk, having endured extreme conditions by collecting rainwater and eating soaked dried peas. Tragically, his brother and nephew, who were also on the trip, did not survive. Pichugin lost 50 kilograms during the ordeal and was visibly gaunt when rescued. His survival story has captivated many, highlighting both the dangers of the sea and the resilience of the human spirit.
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Revealed: How hero 'whale watcher' survived 67 days adrift at sea, as he describes how his heartbroken brother had to watch his son die before also losing his life
Footage shows a conscious Mikhail Pichugin, 45, arriving at the Russian port Magadan after he was spotted by fishermen in the stormy Sea of Okhotsk.
