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Erum Salam

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Florida man survives being stranded at sea for over 24 hours | History Defined

Charles Gregory Florida US Coast Guard
Charles Gregory removed his boat’s motor to keep the boat afloat and even used his swimming trunks to flag down help.
Charles Gregory removed his boat’s motor to keep the boat afloat and even used his swimming trunks to flag down help. Photograph: United States Coast Guard

A Florida man survived after being stranded at sea for more than 24 hours while enduring a blazing sun and stings from jellyfish as his sinking boat filled with water.

Charles Gregory, 25, left for a for a fishing trip off the coast of St Augustine, Florida on Friday when his 12ft jon boat became partially submerged.

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