- Underwater - Harrison

The story of Harrison Okene is a harrowing true account of survival against impossible odds. In May 2013, the tugboat capsized off the coast of Nigeria during rough seas, sinking to the ocean floor nearly 100 feet (30 meters) below the surface. The Descent and Survival

: For nearly 60 hours (about three days), Harrison survived in complete darkness, wearing only his boxers and a singlet. Harrison - Underwater

: Because Harrison had been at that depth for so long, his body had become "saturated" with pressurized gases. Bringing him to the surface too quickly would have been fatal, so he had to be transferred to a diving bell and then spend another 60 hours in a decompression chamber. Life After the Depths The story of Harrison Okene is a harrowing

Despite the trauma of being the sole survivor, Harrison eventually faced his fear of the water. In 2015, he became a professional diver himself, trained by the very team that had rescued him from his "underwater tomb". : Because Harrison had been at that depth