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Originally Posted by thekid345
but what about the very low amount of water, I understand water is far more important then food. So she made a bottle of water last 14 full days, what makes me call this topic a miracle are those last two days she survived , and then how she was rescued on the 17th day. By this time (the 17th day) she was going on or over 48 hours with no water whatsoever, mind you she made one bottle last 14 days.
The human body can go for 3 days w/o water correct??? Now just imagine going 17 days with one bottle and no water on the back end for 2 days
Without taking anything away from the remarkable story of survival, where did you get the info about the amount of food and water available? It doesn't match either of the articles from the OP. The story also talks about flooded areas, which perhaps was another source of water for this young woman.
"She also had found water and food, though her food apparently became rotten and inedible two days ago. Garment workers usually bring their lunches and it is possible she was trapped in an area where lunches had been stored."
Digressing:
The description of the story makes it sound like she would have been aware of the search and rescue efforts going on, right? This makes me think about the differences in motivation when you are expecting help to come along, vs the loneliness and desperation that must be felt if you had no idea whether help was coming or not.
There is an old CSI episode (from Grissam's days) when CSI Stokes was buried alive in a coffin, along with a camera that was broadcasting his image so that the rest of his team could see him (but not the other way around). Stokes still had his side-arm with him, and as the situation gets increasingly dire, we watch him go through an emotional battle as he contemplates suicide (the actor did a really great job imo).
Putting aside how realistic that story might have been, it did make me think about what people would do if they were trapped in a bleak and terminal situation, anticipating a slow and excruciating death - at what point would you take matters into your own hands? Not knowing whether anyone was even looking for you might be the most unbearable part.
PS Are you, thekid345, also the OP (Freedom Fighter)?