How a single man survived on a small raft in 1943

History · Published 3 October 2026 · Updated 25 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: On April 5, 1943, a Brazilian fishing boat discovered an emaciated man waving from a tiny raft at sea. This video recounts the remarkable survival story of Poon Lim.

The footage details the moment a Brazilian fishing vessel spotted a small raft and a person signaling for help. Upon approach, the survivor, Poon Lim, greeted the rescuers with a polite 'Good Morning.'

The story serves as a snippet of forgotten history, illustrating the extreme conditions faced by individuals during World War II.

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