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Man survives 24 hours at sea, rescued by eagle-eyed fishermen

Man falls overboard during fishing trip and spends 24 hours at sea.

In a remarkable tale of survival, an unnamed man in New Zealand managed to escape the clutches of the ocean after nearly 24 hours of fighting for his life. What started as a solo fishing trip turned into an incredible test of endurance and a heart-stopping battle against the elements.

The man's misadventure began when he fell overboard from his 40-foot boat while attempting to reel in what he believed to be a marlin. Left floating alone in the vast expanse of the ocean, his situation seemed dire from the start. The chilly night made his struggle even more treacherous, and to make matters worse, he encountered a shark prowling nearby, adding an extra element of danger to his already precarious circumstances.

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