Eight Survival Tips if You�re Lost at Sea
One spring afternoon in 1943, Louie Zamperini came crashing out of the sky in his WWII-era bomber plane and landed in the Pacific Ocean. He remained there for 47 days, floating at sea in a life raft. Author Laura Hillenbrand traces Zamperini�s story in Unbroken , which follows his life through to his miraculous rescue ( read our excerpt here. ) Should you find yourself similarly inconvenienced at sea, we asked two survival experts for their tips on how to brave the odds. For best results, print this before you embark. Remain Calm. Really. �Fear is pretty disabling. If you�re afraid of something, your temptation is to turn away from it�to look away from it, whether it�s an emotional situation or a physical thing. Think about your own life. � As soon as you turn away from reality you become less competent. Survivors are people who are comfortable with reality and its uncertainties.� �Clint Willis, editor of Adrenaline Books, which has published 3...