them with air, put them under my arms. once i did that i realize ed i was good to go. >> reporter: then he was in grave peril. the greatest risk to someone stranded in open water, dehydration, sunburn and exposure to salt water. the water aldridge was in 73 degrees, putting him at risk for hypothermia. humans typically survive no more than 31 hours in water that temperature. after 12 hours at sea, all aldridge was air lifted to a hospital, treased. >> so happy you are home. >> reporter: home, sun burned, tired, and lucky to be alive. rone ab >> what an amazing story. cool guy, gets out ca e hl guy, gets out ca >> happy to be alive. he noticed his boots when he as wearing them, were highern ufotif1 o g th took the coast eit o lots of people helped out.