Fisherman Found After 3 Months Lost at Sea With Dog

It’s been three months since an Australian man and his dog have seen any other person after getting lost at sea. Tim Shaddock, 54, told his rescuers that he set off from Mexico’s Baja peninsula hoping to cross the Pacific Ocean and arrive in French Polynesia. Shaddock and his dog Bella reportedly hit bad weather that knocked out their electricity just weeks into their journey. When his provisions ran out he started eating raw fish to survive. Inside Edition Digital’s Mara Montalbano has more.

[@Qndrew]

3 months is such a long time when you actually think about it. It’s crazy how he and the dog ended up surviving.

[@reynaldoray7539]

Bruh that’s a quarter of a year

[@Shade84]

That's also 3 months not even knowing if rescue was coming. The mental fortitude it must have taken to keep going is certainly admirable. That man is really something!

[@dagger6432]

xbox aaah pfp

[@littledudefromacrossthestr5755]

​@@Qndrewyh

[@MikeyB9282]

And then after all that he had to give his dog up :(

[@Englandsbestlover]

The fact that he had his dog is probably what gave him the strength to carry on. I would go anywhere with just my dog and be happy

[@katkit4281]

It wasn't his dog. He just found it and gave it away right after he was supposedly rescued.

[@katkit4281]

@bless8861 I agree a dog can keep you going but I disagree in this particular case. The guy actually was in contact with his family. He talked to them. He never asked for help. This seems like a scam. The guy claimed he didn't ask for help because of pride. The story doesn't add up.

[@sirich7751]

That's my feeling too. I'd push hard to keep my Lab alive in a situation like that.

[@sammy2tone23]

You would be happy there even with your dog. But having a dog would make it emotionally easier ...unless you get really hungry.

[@escapetherace1943]

there's a lot of examples where single, stranded men have made it a lot longer than 3 months and they had no puppy for emotional comfort. You'd be surprised at how tough people with a will to live can really be

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

he managed to survive AND help his dog survive, amazing feat. hope he is recovering well.

[@hqcart1]

the dude is a fisherman!!! it would be a shame if he couldn't survive!!!

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

@@hqcart1 in other words, you're not impressed?

[@hqcart1]

@@colorbugoriginals4457 DUHHH!

[@matthewtaylor2040]

​@@hqcart1it's bananas how he didn't read your book on how to survive this situation!

[@hqcart1]

@@matthewtaylor2040 on spot bud! cheers

[@btsskins5557]

I’m glad even the dog was okay

[@MML66]

I'm the master, the boat is fine

[@shadedbear6414]

Yeah glad he didn't have to eat her

[@MML66]

@@shadedbear6414 Even the knife was ready💀

[@ALPHAWOLFgg]

@@shadedbear6414 I would die without food but eating my dog to survive will never cross my mind

[@ABlueyFan]

@@extendo7137well you definitely ruined the joke

[@mymini911]

Need more beautiful stories like this instead of all the negative ones and killings in the world. It should always be about helping people.

[@mar-k7104]

Totally get the sentiment, we should try to seek out and spread positivity, but we also can’t just ignore all the bad happening right now either

[@Trund27]

@@mar-k7104this is a good point. There has to be a balance.

[@dawidmalan8727]

I'm starting to think the news has become a circus without a balance beam! Seriously, it's like they have a secret formula: 'Add a dash of negativity, sprinkle some outrage, and voila! Instant engagement!' I mean, why bother reporting heartwarming stories when we can have an army of angry commenters? It's the commenting Olympics, folks! And here I am, breaking all the rules by leaving a contradictory comment on this heartfelt video. I guess I'm just an acrobat of contradictions. But hey, who cares? Let's flip, twist, and tumble through the media madness together! Ta-da!

[@TarbosaurusBaatar]

Bad news sells. Good news doesn’t sell as good as bad news. Simply, negativity is pretty much the business’s money.

[@MushroomMan-s6u]

Yes we need more people getting lost at sea so we can find them and make a happy jolly story about them

[@TempleOvBlackLight]

Him and the dog have a serious bond through such an ordeal together! ❤

[@brianpark2766]

I read that he gave the dog to one of the fishermen. Really strange.

[@slo88805]

@@brianpark2766It’s really not strange if you know the whole story. He deeply wanted to return to Australia to be with friends and family after such an ordeal. In order to take the dog to Australia with him, the dog would have had to been quarantined for months and months in isolation. After all they had been through, he didn’t want to put the sweet dog through that. So one of the rescuers stepped up to adopt the dog into his family to ensure he was cared for and had a good life going forward.😊

[@brianpark2766]

Thanks for the rest of the story. However, I don't think it would be months and months. Even if it is, I wouldn't give up the dog no matter what. Then again, it's just me.

[@Snartfoodler]

@@brianpark2766 Quarantine can ruin dogs. It would honestly be selfish for him to put a dog thru two traumatic experiences just because he bonded wth her during one of them.

[@brianpark2766]

@@Snartfoodler I see your point.

[@oliviachetcuti225]

So cute to see the dog’s tail wagging. ❤ Super happy him & his human were rescued!

[@sofialovescaligula]

What a life some people live it’s amazing

[@ElPalcoTigreHermano]

I am from Mexico and things don't match. He gave away the dog immediately after rescue. He did not want to keep the dog. Also, he didn't send a Mayday / SOS signal when he could do it... it's all fake. Watch him sign contract with movie directors and book authors now.

[@YoLiminal]

⁠@@ElPalcoTigreHermanothis is a real news channel bro, how would it be fake? also, he couldn’t send a sos because his power got wiped out, and he probably didn’t have signal since he was stranded

[@ElPalcoTigreHermano]

@@YoLiminal lmao this kind of stories have been debunked before many times

[@Bubajumba]

@@ElPalcoTigreHermano He wanted to keep the dog and was sad to part ways with it. But he where going on a new sailing journey and couldn't bring the dog.

[@bardownfardown]

@@ElPalcoTigreHermano hit the pipe a little too hard?

[@stolennimbus]

I bet having the dog there really helped the man with keeping up with his mental state.

[@thetechlibrarian]

Oh I'm sure

[@erdvilla]

He said he felt terrible for bringing the dog because he was losing hope and knew he took her to a death trip. So to make her happier he gave her most of the food they captured. He had a harpoon and used it to catch bigger fish until a really big one as he says yanked it from his hands underwater, after that he could only fish with a line.

[@DopamineDecor]

😮

[@MimiMeme0]

Respect for this man and his loyal dog, what a survivor.

[@austinbevis4266]

Where else would the dog go lmao

[@bolivianbillionaire1349]

​@@austinbevis4266then he left the dog behind ..sad

[@Trund27]

Look at Bella wagging her tail!!! Crying

[@MaureenVanHeerden]

I so admire and respect the fisherman who protected his dog the whole time

[@joshuavang5449]

I'm glad that he and the dog were both found alive and safe. Thank goodness that they were spotted! I wish them a speedy recovery.

[@slezzykris7135]

this made me extremely happy! not only did he survive but also bella

[@PaiviProject]

Wow. He sure had a one helluva unforgettable adventure. I am glad he and his dog got saved.

[@konijnkidm6869]

Yeah at least he'll always have something to talk about during parties. So, what's something interesting about you? Well uh...I was lost at sea for three months. 🤯

[@FDR-ww6xz]

This guy was lost at sea for 3 months with his dog. Someone should get an interview with him.

[@LordHelpUs7-7-7]

What a miracle!❤️ You can see the uncontrollable happiness come from the man and dog when rescuers came.

[@edgonzales5411]

Stayed alive and kept his dog alive amazing work

[@billwilliams7970]

Just imagine the relief his family felt the moment they realized they found him alive! Adorable puppo too!

[@equarg]

Now he gave the dog to the Captain of the fishing boat…….out of kindness. Australia has a super strict quarantine rules for pets. Basically weeks, or even months of isolation in a cage as a result. His dog, being a recent stray, such conditions would be spirit breaking. They will always have a bond, and he will never forget her. Plus she sounds like true sea dog!

[@KC-ed1dj]

The dog had already been quarantined on their boat for months!

[@davidmende4438]

He abandoned his best friend. What a dick

[@flamestorm31]

Im just glad he has his dog. Isolation can cause a man to go insane.

[@californiadreaming9216]

flamestorm...respectfully disagree. Depends on the person. Some of us can handle long periods alone, others cannot.

[@vonxoliver]

Hiroo Onoda survive alone for 30 years

[@nakoamechi]

Reading comprehension and illiteracy has become a prevalent issue I see.. Atleast for the people replying in this thread.

[@shellywatson9845]

So glad they were rescued! God bless them!

[@godfirst6629]

Wow God bless him and the rescuers!

[@Stickfigure414]

The fact that he kept his dog alice says so much. This story brings me so much joy.

[@kadentam2946]

Would love to know how he got his water? Its amazing he made it out alive

[@gregoryborton6598]

He apparently used buckets to collect rainwater during storms. Plus, raw fish have a lot of water content in them.

[@jackinator_official]

@mazewhite8687well it did say he’s a fisherman so I’m going to assume he had stuff to catch them

[@kapkan6930]

@mazewhite8687 why is bro speaking baguette

[@jackinator_official]

@mazewhite8687 I suppose this is actually very true. He couldn’t look for something to catch and who knows what would’ve taken the bait even if something did. It may not have been a fish he wanted. His line could only be bit off so many times until he would run out of hooks or more fishing line. And even then bait would also be a problem, and a questionable thing. He could only have so much on board, so it raises the question of whether he would have to portion his catches between he, his dog, and his fishing. Lucky enough he was able to survive eating raw

[@jackinator_official]

@@kapkan6930 why is bro questioning that someone is speaking their native language

[@Cheka__]

I'm so happy that the doggy is okay. And the guy, too.

[@khaffit3527]

Imagine caring more about a dog than a human.

[@MageOtter27]

@@khaffit3527who said he cared about the dog more? Lmao

[@cadebecker2486]

You saved that mans life also the dogs life. That man sounded so grateful he was spotted and found.

[@weedtaco1443]

The powerful bond of a man and his dog

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

I'm glad the fisherman and his dog survived ❤🐶

[@holdupwaitaminute.]

He must have a great story to tell.

[@oakenshadow6763]

I'm so glad they're both okay.

[@wavedog23]

I can't even imagine how absolutely elated and shocked his family must have been to get that call all those months later. Wonderful.

[@JakeGimenez-lm5xv]

I can guarantee that dog kept him going glad they're ok

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

That dog was so excited to see anyone other than Tim

[@justaguy-69]

wow,,, that took fortitude... amazing. 4 days is a long time, 3 months is astounding!

[@PurityIsMyName]

Wow! I'm glad he is safe!

[@lolerishype]

*+ the dog

[@DRESS_MEUP]

Even the dog was happy to see other people

[@MitchyJWatson]

Wow, I bet his family got the shock of their life when they got the phone call after 3 months!

[@tsangdennis1953]

After floating for 3 months, he must have trained to be sea-sick free from now on. Lucky to be alive too !

[@TheQWER9]

The dog looks to be in great shape too! Thats amazing. He definitely made sure his dog ate enough

[@RustyShakleford666]

At least his boat stayed afloat. There was a guy whos boat capsized years ago and he was stuck in an emergengy raft for 2 1/2 months. He wrote a book called "Adrift: 76 days lost at sea". Amazing story and worth the read.

[@AdaptableAmerican]

As an American I’m glad to hear this Aussie and the dog made it🫡

[@KevinYellow]

Castaway for real

[@SokKaka-qq8qn]

What a miracle he survived

[@vsbaretummysugastonguetech1540]

Poor doggie! Glad they were rescued!

[@LAURA093058]

Bella is so happy!

[@yardtoot4780]

Him and his dog gonna sleep so good when they get home!

[@pamelahermano9298]

Imagine what that would do to someone’s mental health. Glad the guy got a happy ending.

[@googlreviews7813]

This is incredible, glad he and his dog made it home alive.

[@drewmesiano7602]

As a sailor, Sorry something isn't right with this story. the rig is up mainsail is there. What exactly stopped him from sailing where he wanted to go? Someone said they saw interview he said he had a working radio just didn't use it.

[@sillyotter9047]

his electricity was out according to the video you JUST watched. so he couldnt navigate.

[@Tricksandchaos]

Best 3 months of his life

[@gboutdoors5198]

that was a cool story im glad he made it home

[@cydalean9971]

Nice to hear about people caring for other people💯💯💯💪🏾👍🏾

[@WamaziTech]

Its always the australians I swear their natural born survivalist.

[@Essfnx]

I love Bella

[@joshuaortiz9821]

Witch one?? 😂

[@jetuber]

What did he do for water? I saw the buckets on deck. Could rainwater be sufficient? Hard to believe, but fortunate.

[@arcstatic8950]

I got lost on a lake in fog once for about an hour. I can't imagine 3 months at sea without seeing anyone!! I bet his dog saved his mind. Having company, and a source of love, was probably key.

[@davidmende4438]

Of the two, the dog was most relieved for rescue. Shadduck kept staring at him.

[@Kevin-ci4ky]

This is awesome

[@dontpanic15]

i cant even imagine the feeling of setting off to sail the ocean with just your dog on a pretty small boat...

[@ChristianB2]

If he was a celebrity or a billionaire search parties would have actively been looking for him for those 3 months and never stopped

[@Sushilegion]

Give a man a fish you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish you feed him for life. Greatest words I’ll always keep.

[@j.wwilson4866]

Thank God man and dog safe been praying for these things to happen so great see come true

[@roaddemon20011]

How do you know he was lost.... A man and his dog on the ocean? Sounds pretty epic to me

[@sleeksilver16]

That’s wonderful I pray they both have full complete recoveries from that ordeal.

[@thetruepatriot7733]

He's got skills. A true survivalist..they both look good!

[@JSabh]

Ok, I am a sailor. This makes no sense. No compass, maps, or radio? He had sails, and you can see them on the deck. If he didn't have a rudder,he could have made one to get by easy enough. Glad they found them, but that guy never belonged on the ocean..my God. Thats the most ignorant sailor I have ever seen. Just wow.

[@preiudeh22a]

They saved this man and his dogs life. God bless these guys.

[@scrigglydiggly7426]

This is gonna make a good movie a decade or two from now

[@fernandosamf1185]

3 months , wow.This guy knows how to survive . Prayer works .

[@silaslongshot941]

So, when the electrics went out, his compass went as well? No paper maps, no compass navigating? Sail destroyed?

[@mattmartin8147]

There's something not right about this. He's on a sailboat with what appears to be an intact sail. If he departed Le Paz he could have easily dead-reckoned or used a compass to sail back to the Americas. Even a sailboat with all electric trim can be set-up to be worked manually.

[@IMjustAGirlInTheWorld1983]

That man kept himself and dog alive. He looked horrible but the dog looked healthy and beautiful! ❤he sacrificed for that dog. 💯

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

Bless them both

[@lynettelynlevinrad1294]

I hope it's not a hoax. The dog and him look very well covered for the diet they survived on. I hope I'm wrong.

[@mhansl]

Dog looks to be in very good health. Guy is a legend for that alone.

[@tebogonaidoo6494]

Wow we thank God for a safe return ❤

[@danielh3579]

Thank you rescues team.

[@shoutatthesky]

He couldn't have been on a better boat. That is a classic Wharram catamaran!

[@raynekimi2755]

Wonderful story.

[@liferiot]

Glad he had his pup with him.

[@CozyHumanoid]

He was in pretty good shape after being out at sea for 3 months he definitely knew how to survive.

[@A_desk]

So much love for that guy

[@OllieintoKickflip]

🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thank Hod they found him and the dog

[@haggispixi]

What a feat of survival. So glad they were both OK.

[@mannsouth100]

Thay dog don't know how lucky he is.

[@MewDenise]

You know having the dog with him must have helped his mind

[@santosart11]

I'm glad he and his best friend were ok .. 🙏

[@austinbevis4266]

Best friend? He dumped her off to the boat that saved him. He’ll never see that dog again

[@toby_fred]

bless this man

[@colinboniface194]

That is a James Wharram catamaran. A Tiki 30 if I am not mistaken... Great seaworthy boats...

[@j-dubb614]

Imagine sitting there for 3 months on a boat thinking about there being a good possibility you were going to die alone on this boat

[@fernandoa589]

He wasn’t alone tho

[@wkw4095]

This boat looks like a freaking Wharram and it has functioning sails....he could keep going forever.

[@joshuaeversole8625]

God bless the men that found them.

[@sirrichel9155]

Dog probably looked pretty tasty after the first month, gotta admire his restraint and love.

[@daled8221]

Amazing, fresh fish is one thing but water is even more hard to come by!!! Glad he was rescued!!!

[@priimogaming6765]

so happy he and his dog were okay

[@queenofscots839]

Wonderful!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nvgboiyes6386]

What a God given blessing. God is good, and good job to the crew.

[@SailingAnonymouse]

Grateful they're ok :D