Lives Less Ordinary
Miracle on the ocean floor
Aug 27, 2023
A miraculous story of survival unfolds as Harrison Okene, the ship's cook, spends three days trapped in a sunken vessel. Divers searching for bodies stumble upon Harrison, who never expected to be found alive. The podcast explores Harrison's upbringing, the challenges of cooking on a ship, and his intense struggle to escape the sinking ship. It also delves into the aftermath of the accident, Harrison's decision to return to diving, and his profound connection to the ocean.
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- Harrison Okene miraculously survived three days trapped inside a capsized tugboat, facing the challenges of poor visibility, freezing water, and the presence of deceased crewmates.
- Harrison's traumatic experience in the sunken ship led him to overcome his fear of water and pursue a career as a commercial deep-sea diver, reclaiming control and finding destiny in his connection to the ocean.
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Surviving a Capsized Tugboat
Harrison, a cook on a capsized tugboat off the coast of Nigeria, miraculously survived three days trapped inside the wreck. He swam through cabins with poor visibility, encountered the bodies of his crewmates, and was eventually rescued by deep-sea salvage divers. The traumatic experience left him with injuries and a deep fear of the water, but he ultimately decided to train as a commercial deep-sea diver, facing his fears head-on and reclaiming control over the water. He now sees his connection to the ocean as destiny and feels comfortable in and around water.
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