The Raft Bodeen: A Remarkable Tale of Survival at Sea

The open sea can be a treacherous and unforgiving place. Imagine being stranded in the vastness of the ocean, miles away from any land, with only a small raft to keep you afloat. This is the gripping story of "The Raft Bodeen" – a true testament of human resilience, survival, and the will to live against all odds.

The Origin of The Raft Bodeen

The Raft Bodeen is a term that refers to a remarkable real-life survival story that occurred in 1982. Terry Jo Duperrault, a 12-year-old girl, embarked on a fateful family vacation aboard the Bluebelle, a chartered sailboat. Little did she know that this would turn into a nightmare she would never forget.

A Fateful Journey

The Duperrault family, consisting of Terry Jo, her parents, older sister, and younger brother, set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, heading towards the Bahamas. They were accompanied by Julian Harvey, a family friend and the captain of the ship. However, their idyllic vacation took a sinister turn.

The Raft

by S. A. Bodeen (Kindle Edition)

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Language	:	English
File size	:	598 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
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A Desperate Act

On the fourth day of their trip, tragedy struck. Julian Harvey, overwhelmed by financial difficulties and an impending investigation into his fraudulent activities, turned into a cold-blooded killer. He brutally murdered Terry Jo's parents, sister, and brother, before attempting to do the same to her.

Surviving the Nightmare

Terry Jo, left alone and traumatized, managed to escape Harvey's clutches by jumping overboard and swimming away. She was the only survivor. With incredible courage and determination, she found refuge on a small wooden raft drifting in the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. This raft, now famously known as The Raft Bodeen, became her lifeline.

Braving the Elements

Alone at sea, Terry Jo faced numerous challenges. She battled hunger, thirst, exhaustion, and the constant threat of sharks. She had no way of knowing if she would ever be rescued or if she would spend the rest of her life adrift. Yet, she never gave up hope.

The Miraculous Rescue

After enduring four agonizing days and nights at sea, Terry Jo's prayers were answered. A passing Greek freighter, Captain Theo, spotted the exhausted and malnourished girl on her makeshift raft. Captain Theo and his crew graciously rescued her, ending her harrowing ordeal.

Life Beyond The Raft Bodeen

Terry Jo's remarkable survival story captured the world's attention. Her bravery and resilience inspired countless individuals. She went on to rebuild her life, never forgetting the loved ones she lost. Terry Jo, now known as Tere Duperrault Fassbender, has since dedicated herself to helping survivors of trauma and advocating for mental health.

The Raft Bodeen is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the will to survive against unimaginable challenges. Terry Jo Duperrault's courageous tale serves as a reminder that even in the face of darkness, hope can be found, and miracles do happen.

The Raft

by S. A. Bodeen (Kindle Edition)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	598 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Print length	:	258 pages

FREE

Robie is an experienced traveler. She's taken the flight from Honolulu to the Midway Atoll, a group of Pacific islands where her parents live, many times. When she has to get to Midway in a hurry after a visit with her aunt in Hawaii, she gets on the next cargo flight at the last minute. She knows the pilot, but on this flight, there's a new co-pilot named Max. All systems are go until a storm hits during the flight. The only passenger, Robie doesn't panic until the engine suddenly cuts out and Max shouts at her to put on a life jacket. They are over miles of Pacific Ocean. She sees Max struggle with a raft.

And then . . . she's in the water. Fighting for her life. Max pulls her onto the raft, and that's when the real terror begins. They have no water. Their only food is a bag of Skittles. There are sharks. There is an island. But there's no sign of help on the way.