What I survived

The Robertson Family - 38 days at Sea P3

February 17, 2026·47 min·5-min readnarrativetrue crime
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The episode recounts the harrowing true story of the Robertson family, who survived 38 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean after their yacht, the Lucette, was struck and sunk by a killer whale. Facing dehydration, starvation, and psychological torment, the family’s survival hinged on leade

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Douglas Robertson

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Dougal RobertsonDouglas RobertsonLyn RobertsonRobinSandy RobertsonNeil RobertsonAlistair MacLeanby Douglas Robertson

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South by Java Head

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Tokaburu

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Long Form JournalismTrue Crime

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