40-year-old man survives seven days at sea off Hainan coast

A 40-year-old businessman named Qin Jianping was reported to have survived seven days adrift at sea off the coast of Hainan, China. Reports regarding the cause of his ordeal differ; one account states he accidentally fell into the sea near Haikou on May 27 after tripping, while another source claims he survived a vessel capsizing. According to his personal account, he struggled against strong currents and waves after falling into the water without communication devices. He reportedly clung to a buoy for two days, experiencing hallucinations and exhaustion, while suffering from exposure to sun and cold. He described removing his belongings to stay afloat and struggling to reach the shore. Some reports suggest he survived by eating raw crabs, though this detail was not corroborated in the primary personal narrative. He was eventually rescued after being missing for a week.