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64-Year-Old Fisherman Fought The Tsunami And Won

Susumu Sugawara is my new favorite hero. Instead of running away from the tsunami, he charged at it with his beloved boat of 42 years.

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    • Bryan Carter 2 years ago

      At one point Sugawara-San was thrown overboard and was able to keep afloat by using his unusually large testicles as a flotation device.

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    • 68 year old, not 64

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    • Chris C 2 years ago

      I might be wrong, but facing a tsunami on the open water is actually easier and safer than when it hits land… at that point, the wave height is lower. He’s a pretty smart dude.

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