Two men, Tyler and Nick, are stranded on a deserted island off the coast of Florida with no food, water, or shelter. They are given a chance to bring one item each, with Tyler bringing a six-pack of toilet paper and Nick bringing a tarp. The men struggle to survive, attempting to find water, build a shelter, and catch fish for food. However, they face numerous challenges, including a lack of fresh water, difficulty starting a fire, and being devoured by mosquitoes.
Despite their best efforts, they fail to catch fish and are forced to eat a crab they found on the shore. The men's morale reaches an all-time low, and they begin to question their existence. After two days on the island, they are unable to create a fire, leading to severe malnutrition and a decrease in morale. Eventually, they decide to tap out and call for emergency assistance, admitting defeat and acknowledging that the challenge was too much for them to handle.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator and his companion, Nick, are stranded on a sparsely vegetated island off the coast of Florida.
2. They have no food, water, or shelter and are relying on limited resources to survive.
3. The island has no source of fresh water, but they are surrounded by fish and other seafood.
4. The narrator and Nick are using a tarp as a makeshift shelter.
5. They are trying to boil ocean water to make it drinkable, but their method is slow and not very effective.
6. Nick caught a fish, which they considered eating, but then released it back into the ocean.
7. The narrator and Nick encountered two marine biologists who are also stranded on the island.
8. They are struggling to build a fire, and their attempts have been unsuccessful so far.
9. The narrator and Nick are getting desperate and are considering eating raw fish, but are concerned about parasites.
10. They have a water filter that can remove 99.99% of bacteria from the water, but they are not sure if it is safe to drink.
11. The island is experiencing a storm, and the narrator and Nick are trying to collect rainwater to drink.
12. They are struggling to catch fish and are using a spearfishing gear to try and catch something.
13. The narrator and Nick are getting demoralized and are questioning their ability to survive on the island.
14. They have been on the island for two days and have not eaten any food, leading to severe hunger pangs.
15. The narrator and Nick are considering giving up and calling for emergency assistance.
16. They are experiencing severe malnutrition and morale has decreased significantly.
17. The narrator and Nick have been unable to create a fire, which has limited their ability to cook food and purify water.