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Amanwas foundstrandedin the waters of theGulf of Mexico, holding onto an ice cooler for dear life.
They lost communication with him around 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday evening.
This man survived in a nightmare scenario for even the most experienced mariner, Lt. Cmdr.
Dana Grady, Sector St. Petersburgs command center chief, said in astatement.
He survived because of a life jacket, his emergency position indicating locator beacon, and a cooler.
The rescued man was taken to Tampa General hospital for medical attention.
Another joked, He kept his cool during the ordeal.
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