‘Animal Planet’ Film Crew Saves Real-Life Castaway Who Was ‘Ready to die’ on Australian Island

The Animal Planet film crew saved a fisherman who was stranded on Barranyi North Island in Australia—while the crew was filming River Monsters in November.
4/20/2016
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4/20/2016

The Animal Planet film crew saved a fisherman who was stranded on Barranyi North Island in Australia—while the crew was filming River Monsters in November.

The crew gave Tremine water and hydration pills, which he threw up.

“His body wasn’t ready for that at all. His condition was quite serious,” Sherman said.

They sent him for medical attention then brought him back to their lodge for rest, where he made a quick recovery.

Tremine said he would be more careful from now and vowed to start smoking again.

“He’s promised God he’s going to start smoking again. If he had a lighter, he‘d be able to cook, and he’d have a fire,” Shearman said.