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Russian Man Rescued After 67 Days Adrift in Sea of Okhotsk

Mikhail Pichugin survived by drinking rainwater, but his brother and nephew died during the ordeal.

  • Mikhail Pichugin, 46, was rescued by a fishing vessel near the Kamchatka Peninsula, about 1,000 kilometers from where he initially set off.
  • Pichugin had embarked on a whale-watching trip with his 49-year-old brother and 15-year-old nephew, both of whom perished.
  • The inflatable boat's engine failed, leaving the trio adrift with limited supplies of food and water.
  • Pichugin survived by collecting rainwater and using a camel wool sleeping bag for warmth, while losing half of his body weight.
  • Authorities have launched an investigation into potential safety violations that may have contributed to the deaths.
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