Australian man and dog rescued after 60 days, were lost in the Pacific Ocean

An Australian sailor named Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella have been rescued after being lost in the Pacific Ocean for two months.

The pair survived the challenging ordeal by consuming rainwater and subsisting on raw fish. In a video following his rescue, Shaddock, 51, expressed his need for rest and good food after being alone for an extended period of time.

Shaddock embarked on a sailing adventure with Bella aboard a catamaran from the coastal city of La Paz in Mexico in April. Their plan was to sail approximately 6,000 kilometers (3,700 miles) across the vast ocean, with the goal of reaching French Polynesia.

However, their journey took an unexpected turn when rough seas damaged their vessel and rendered its electronics inoperable, leaving them stranded in the Pacific.

After enduring a challenging and arduous period, Shaddock, appearing exhausted and disheveled, was rescued from the open waters by a Mexican tuna trawler. Despite his gaunt appearance, he claimed to be in good health, primarily due to a seafood diet.

Following their rescue, Shaddock and Bella will be transported back to Mexico. Medical professionals who examined Shaddock reported that his vital signs were normal. Securing freshwater was deemed crucial during their time at sea, with Shaddock relying on rainwater for hydration.

Professor Mike Tipton, an ocean survival expert, referred to Shaddock's case as a "needle in a haystack" situation, emphasizing that luck and skill played vital roles in their survival against the vast ocean.