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Video reveals how man survived 3 days underwater

Newly-released video shows how a man survived nearly 100 feet under the surface, in an underwater wreckage, thanks to an air pocket
Man survives for days in underwater air pocket without food or water 00:32

Harrison Okene survived for three days, without food or water, after his tugboat capsized off the coast of Nigeria six months ago.

Now, video has surfaced of his dramatic underwater rescue at sea. The video shows how he was able to breathe, nearly 100 feet under the surface, thanks to an air pocket in the wreckage. His 11 crewmates died.

Okene said after his rescue, "I was there in total darkness, just thinking it's the end."

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