Man Survives 7 Days Lost at Sea Eating Raw Crabs

A tourist named Qin Jianping remarkably survived for approximately one week adrift in the Qiongzhou Strait after falling into the sea from a cliff on May 27, 2026. Without a life jacket or phone, Jianping managed to stay afloat by clinging to a maritime buoy. He subsisted by catching and eating small raw crabs, consuming an estimated 60 to 80 during his ordeal. His only other source of hydration was small amounts of seawater and his own urine. Jianping was eventually rescued by two fishermen on June 2, 2026, about six miles from shore. He was severely weakened, suffering from sunburn, skin damage, infections, and a significant weight loss of around 22 lbs. Physicians noted his health was improving, though he expected to remain hospitalized for about a week. Jianping shared that his survival was a testament to maintaining a steady mind even in hopeless situations.