Why can't you drink sea water? What happens if you drink sea water? What you can drink in flight, and what you don’t have to drink at all. Tips for those who are going to fly

Lovers from Novorossiysk ate seeds and drank salt water

Purely summer, resort and absolutely incredible story rescue took place in Krasnodar Territory with a young couple. Mikhail and Nadezhda, who went fishing in an inflatable boat, got into a storm, for five days they were carried by the sea. From food - only seeds, drink - sea water, night cold and sunburn ... The ships did not notice them, but in the end a man named Christ saved them. Well, why not a plot for an adventure movie? AND good example- faith cannot be lost even when there is practically no hope for a miracle.

Mikhail and Nadezhda with family.

The misadventures of young people began when they decided to go fishing on a new inflatable boat near Myskhako, a small village in the Krasnodar Territory. Residents of Novorossiysk Nadezhda Achapkina and Mikhail Alaverdyan drove up to the seashore in a car, pulled out a boat they had just bought, left all their belongings, documents, phones in the car - they would suddenly fall out - and, having grabbed fishing rods, went to boat trip on calm, like in a lake, water.

The guys fished for a short time. According to Nadia, literally twenty minutes later he got up strong wind who began to carry their little ship farther and farther from the shore. Despite the desperate struggle with the waves, at some point Misha and Nadya realized that they were standing in one place. Around the same time they lost their first oar.

We basically fought the storm because the wind didn't seem to stop even for a second,” says Nadya. - In the vicinity of Novorossiysk, the north-east periodically blows - a wind that starts suddenly, strongly, unexpectedly. It is very strong, cold and blows from the shore. This north-east is either three or six days. It was they who carried us to the open sea. Plus there was a big storm.

All our strength was spent on warming up, because the boat was constantly flooded with water, splashes and we were very cold, especially at night. Every night they waited for the first rays to somehow warm themselves.

The incessant struggle with the waves and the piercing cold were not the only problem for the guys. In the car, they left not only phones, but also water with food. It is understandable - after all, the fishermen were going to spend only half an hour at sea.

We didn't have anything with us. From food - only a bag of seeds. On the first and second days we ate a handful, and then, during another storm, the boat turned over and they fell out.

We didn't feel like drinking for the first three days, because it was very cold because of this wind, we got cold. But on the fourth day, they realized that the body was starting to dry out. And I started drinking sea ​​water. You need to swallow a lot of it at once so that at least something is felt in the stomach. And we must also keep in mind that after this a strong fever begins, but this is all tolerable. It's better than thirst. And I didn’t want to eat because of stress, so we were even lucky in this.

- How was your physical condition? The photo shows that you have burns.

There were burns, but the problem was not only in them. My leg is very swollen. Since we went to the toilet in the boat, plus, water was poured there - all this fell into open wounds from mosquito bites. There was some kind of internal infection. The dermatologist says it's probably erysipelas. The ankle was very swollen. It has become as wide as the place where the five fingers on the foot meet. But now the swelling is slowly subsiding.

And, of course, burns. When we returned, our whole body was covered with blisters. Then they burst, the skin began to peel off.

Mikhail and Nadezhda in the boat.

Did ships sail by? Did you try to reach out to them?

A lot of ships sailed. Pieces, probably fifteen. We shouted, we waved. They thought that even if they did not stop, they would pass it on to the shore somewhere, that there were people here, on the high seas. But now, as we see, no one said anything.

One ship launched a green rocket late at night. But we had nothing to answer - we did not take anything with us. This ship waited thirty or forty minutes and sailed away.

In the end, we were picked up forty miles from the coast, closer to Taman, because our boat was constantly worn. At night we sailed closer to Tuapse, and during the day we were carried to Anapa and Taman. So we moved in a zigzag way and ended up very far from the coast. If we translate these miles, it turns out that we sailed 70 kilometers.

- Did you try to swim to the ships yourself?

They tried to row to the ships, to the shore. We lost the first oar almost immediately, so one of us rowed with our hand, or with the lid of a fishing tackle box. But we still could not cope with the wind, so we just stood still and hoped that some ship would sail right at us.

Fortunately, the hope of the guys came true and one morning, on the horizon, in a light haze, they saw a black-and-red tanker slowly approaching them under Greek flag. For the captain of the ship, Christos Konstantinidis, this story was the same miracle as for the guys. After all, the fact that they were noticed and saved is a happy coincidence. Usually at this time the captain did not appear on deck at all.

Christ told us that he usually prays from twelve to one in the afternoon in the cabin. He has two icons hanging there: the Mother of God and Christ. But on this day, for some reason, he did not go - he was drawn to the deck. And there already the sailors said that they saw us.

After that, a very difficult climb aboard began. We jumped out of the boat and tried to swim to the ladder, which we threw off the side. But by that time, we had no strength left at all. You swim and understand that you won’t be able to master even a couple of meters.

- How did the crew of the ship react to you?

Everyone helped us in any way they could. Gave clean clothes, personal hygiene items, provided the first medical care. In general, the guys on board were very rushed with us. We ate whatever we wanted there. In general, the team is just golden.

There were mostly Filipinos and Greeks, one Russian and one Romanian. Now they continue their flight and should be somewhere in Turkey. But when the flight ends, I really look forward to Christos to visit me.

Salvation of Hope.

What was the first thing you did when you landed?

First of all, we met with the border guards. They did not understand that we were in a very difficult physical condition. It was impossible to stand still. Then we drove to Novorossiysk, finally went to bed. And from the next day, running around the doctors with a leg and burns began.

- Was there something that helped you to hold on, not to despair all these days?

I would like to advise everyone who will be in similar situation First of all, don't panic. And, since this happened, you can’t waste your energy on self-pity. All you have to do is get out possible ways. We talked to each other, waited for help, believed that we would be rescued. We prayed very hard, and God heard our prayers.

- What will you do now?

I'm going to get a job. We moved only in May - we will settle down. We will do repairs, we will play a wedding soon. This story pushed us to something that should be appreciated every day.

Water is the basis of life on our planet. No living being can live long without it. Although in nature there are species that do without moisture enough a large number of time, but in the end if they do not find the source, they will die. 80% of the entire Earth is covered with water, but only 3% of it is suitable for human consumption. So why can't you drink sea water?

The sea and ocean beckon a person to them, especially in very hot weather. Everyone loves to come to big water, lie in the sun, cool off in the coolness of the sea breeze and swim. But when you are thirsty, not a single person goes to the seashore to fill a bottle and quench their thirst. Yes, and while swimming, this water probably got into everyone’s mouth, and they immediately spat it out, went ashore and drank clean water. fresh water. Why is this happening? Can you drink sea water? No, it is strictly prohibited due to its specific composition.

Salt concentration

One liter of liquid from the sea contains about 40 grams of salt, while a person should consume at least 3 liters per day. But at the same time, he can digest salt no more than 20 grams per day. Simple mathematics shows that if you drink 3 liters of sea liquid, you will overdose, which will lead to very serious consequences. The kidneys are an organ that processes all the minerals that have entered the body. The main routes of waste excretion are urination and sweating. If someone decides to experiment and take a sip of salt water, then the kidneys will have to work in a mode of increased complexity. Such a huge load they will not be able to. The salt that remains after this liquid must be extracted from the body. And this will happen only if it is dissolved in fresh water. But there is nowhere to take it from, so for survival it will be pumped out of the tissues. The fluid will become sorely lacking, and dehydration will set in. This will lead to the gradual failure of all vital systems of the body and, if the situation is not quickly corrected, to death. That's why you shouldn't drink salty sea water.

Chlorides and sulfates

In addition to salt, which will dry out a person from the inside, the composition of the sea fluid includes a variety of biogenic substances (metals, sulfates, chlorides), which must also be processed and removed. But here, too, there is a problem, because this process also requires fresh water. And its number is decreasing very quickly. Cells are clogged with these substances, which become poison for them. They slowly begin to die. Therefore, the question of whether it is possible to drink sea water in order to survive can hardly be answered in the affirmative.

Sodium sulfate

In addition to the above, there is another compound in the marine fluid that is worth mentioning separately. It's sodium sulfate. In medicine, it is known for its strong laxative effect. This will lead to even greater dehydration of the body, as a result of which the poisoning will only worsen. If this process is not stopped in time, then the person will go crazy, and internal organs will die from irreversible changes. And this is another answer to the question of why they do not drink sea water.

Dangerous experiment

Although every self-respecting traveler or scientist knows about the dangers of drinking liquid from the depths of the sea, there are daredevils who refute everything previously notable studies. One of them was Alain Bombard, who tested for himself what would happen if you drink sea water. This man was a doctor and a biologist. He was trying to find ways to help people survive a shipwreck in the open ocean. He himself crossed the Atlantic in 65 days. This period was very difficult for him. He survived only by fishing. The fish served him both as food and as a source of drinking water. He personally designed and manufactured a special press that squeezed out marine life life-giving moisture. But he decided to go even further. Every day he drank liquid from the ocean in small portions. This led to very severe dehydration, and by the end of the trip, Alain Bomber had lost as much as 25 kilograms. Thus, he was able to prove that a small amount of sea water daily may not kill a person.

Ocean dwellers

If salty liquid is so dangerous, then why do fish feel great in it? Why can't people drink sea water, but for them it is their home? The tissues of these creatures contain salt in very small quantities. This gives them the opportunity to absorb fresh water when eating each other. In addition, they have an excellent salt excretion system, and the kidneys have absolutely nothing to do with it. They are very small in fish and do not play a special role. They were replaced by a desalination machine. It is located in the gills. Cells, which are only found in marine life, purify the blood from salt and bring it out along with the mucus. This adaptation provides the fish with a long and carefree life in the depths of the ocean.

A vital necessity

From the foregoing, it is completely clear why sea water cannot be drunk. But what if a person finds himself in the middle of the ocean without a supply of fresh liquid? You can follow the example of Alain Bombard and squeeze water out of fish that still need to be caught. The second option is water desalination. This procedure can be carried out in several ways. These are distillation, separation, freezing, electrodialysis, direct and reverse osmosis. Naturally, in the middle of the ocean it is simply impossible to conduct most of them. But something needs to be done. In order for the water to become fresh, it must be poured into a deep dish, preferably dark in color. This container is lowered into a plastic bag and tightly tied. The sun, which is abundant in the ocean, will heat this vessel and evaporate the water. The steam will settle on the walls of the bag and flow down. And if this homemade device is lowered overboard, then the condensation process will go much faster.

First aid

60% of our body consists of water, so the loss of most of it leads to very dangerous consequences. What should you do if you are around someone who is showing symptoms of dehydration? Everything is very simple: you need to give him a drink, but he should do it in small portions. But you can't get by with just water. You also need to replenish the supply of glucose, as it will help the rapid absorption of fluid. This formula of salvation was developed back in the 1960s, but it has not changed much to this day. Therefore, the water that the victim drinks should be slightly sweetened. After a strong desiccation of the body, a whole range of procedures and the intake of many drugs are needed to help restore damaged cells and tissues.

Thus, speaking about why sea water cannot be drunk, it is worth mentioning the terrible consequences of such actions. It poisons the body, kills all the internal organs and drives you crazy. The amount of salt that can enter the body with one liter of sea water is 2 times the amount that human cells can handle. Therefore, it is not worth experimenting with this.

The story of the Indonesian youth Aldi Novel Adilan thundered all over the world, who miraculously managed to survive in a drifting hut in the middle of the ocean. Far from civilization, the guy spent 49 days, eating fish, drinking sea water, reading the Bible and praying for salvation. When Aldi began to have suicidal thoughts, the unbelievable happened...

On the 49th day of Aldi's stay at sea without food, water or any other provisions, the 19-year-old guy was noticed and picked up by sailors from a nearby Panamanian ship. Barely alive, the young man was taken ashore and immediately hospitalized. Aldi spent 8 days in the hospital, after which he finally came to his senses and was able to tell his story ...

It turned out that Aldi worked on a rompong (traditional Indonesian hut on a raft for fishing). The guy's duties included maintaining the building and making sure that the light that attracted fish was always on in it. Rompong was located at a distance of 125 km from the coast, so once a week employees of the fishing company visited Aldi and brought him everything he needed, including food and water.

In mid-July, a severe storm broke out, as a result of which Aldi's hut was blown into open ocean. His food and water supplies ran out very quickly. A few days later the young man had to drink salt water and eat the fish they catch.

He filtered sea water through clothes in order to at least slightly cleanse it of salt. To keep warm and cook fish, Aldi burned pieces of the hut. A little more and the guy would simply have nothing to drift on ... When the young man was discovered, he was in a terrible state ...

Adilang being examined by Japanese doctors

Aldi Novel Adilan in the hospital

Aldi Novel Adilan with parents

Fortunately, the story of Aldi Novel Adilan ended happily. After 8 days of hospitalization, the guy was transferred to the Indonesian consulate so that his staff would organize Aldi's flight home. On September 8, mother and father saw their son again.

Now Aldi feels much better. There is no word yet on whether he plans to return to his work in the ocean.

Do you know what really happens when you take your next plane trip?

1. Don't drink coffee

Aircraft pilots in major airlines rarely drink coffee on the plane. The fact is that chemicals that are added to water to prevent prevent bacterial growth, make coffee tasteless.

2. The best seats on the plane

Most quiet places located near the wings, and the most bumpy - in the tail of the aircraft. When the plane is in the air, it is like a swing - the middle does not move as much.

In addition, the air flow usually goes in the direction of the tail, which means that the most Fresh air will be in front, and the warmest - behind.

3. Food on the plane

The two pilots receive different meals prepared by them in order to reduce the chances that one of them will get sick and the poisoning will affect the flight.

4. Don't Worry About Airplane Turbulence

Most crashes happen either during takeoff or landing. Turbulence just rocks everyone for a while, but doesn't really bother pilots.

However, it is worth knowing about updrafts air, in which you seem to run into a huge speed bump at a speed of 800 km per hour. They can abruptly throw everything up and then down again.

5. Airplane phones are not a security risk.

Smartphones can be used both during takeoff and landing, and during the flight. There is no evidence that electronic devices or Cell phones can cause problems in the aircraft system.

Pilots sometimes use phones when radio communication becomes problematic.

6. If you're nervous about flying, book early morning flights

Air heating leads to more turbulence, and during the day more likely get into a storm.

7. You will never hear "one of the engines failed"

You may hear: "Engine gauge not showing properly." However, most likely you won't hear or know the difference, since most planes can safely fly with one failed engine.

You also won't hear "visibility is bad now", instead you most likely they will report that "there is a slight fog."

8. There is no such thing as a "water landing"

It's called crashing into the ocean.

9. How to find out about the hijacking

If the plane is hijacked, the pilots leave the flaps on, which slows the plane down after landing. This makes it clear to ground services that something is happening on board the aircraft.

10. Pilots often get tired.

Sometimes you have to work for 16 hours without a break, and this is more than truckers. But unlike truckers, who can stop by the road to rest, pilots can't lie down at the nearest cloud.

Sometimes pilots sleep during the flight, and even if it's a 10-minute rest, it still happens.

11. The truth about oxygen masks

If it falls out oxygen mask, you have oxygen for about 15 minutes from now. This is enough for the pilot to bring the plane down to a height where you can breathe normally.

12. The reason why they dim the lights when landing

When the plane lands at night, the lights are dimmed in case of evacuation during landing. This will help your eyes adjust to the darkness and you will be able to see better outside of the plane.

13. The toilet on the plane opens from the outside.

You can open the toilet on the plane from the outside. The mechanism is usually hidden behind a "no smoking" sign. It is enough to lift it and move the valve.

14. Some people get sick after flying not because of the air, but because of what they have touched.

It is enough to assume that folding table and the button, thanks to which you recline the seat, did not wipe.

15. Holding a baby on your lap is not safe.

It is very dangerous. When hit or braked, there is a high chance that you will release it from your hands, and it will become a "rocket".

Most people won't be driving 60 mph down the highway without a seatbelt on. But when they fly through the air at a speed of 800 km per hour, only half of the people are wearing a seat belt. But the next time the plane hits air pocket, your head may hit the ceiling.

Also, if you decide to recline your seat, ask the passengers behind you. Every year, many laptops break down just because rude passengers recline their seats, showing complete disrespect for those behind them.

17. There is a good reason for any request.

The request to leave the window shades open is due to the fact that flight attendants must see what is happening overboard in case of unforeseen circumstances, and assess which side is more suitable for evacuation.

It also allows natural light to enter if the cabin becomes dark, and helps passengers navigate if the plane rolls over.

Incredible Facts

The most incredible airport is located on the island of Sint Maarten in the Caribbean. The strange thing about this airport is that airplanes, landing, fly a few meters above the beach with tourists resting there, and the runway itself begins very close to the coast.

Looking at the photos of landing Boeings and Airbuses, it may seem that this is just a joke for fans to play with Photoshop, but the reality is this: the territory of the island is so small, and there are so many people who want to come here that you have to save space.

The slightest mistake of the pilot, and you can end up in the water.

Planes come in to land, alarming serene rest vacationers.

The airport was built to serve the island of Sint Maarten. In the eastern part of the Caribbean, this airport is the second busiest.

Runway very small and starts just 12 meters from the beach, having a length of only 2180 meters.

Fortunately, so far there have been no reports of any disasters in the area of ​​this dangerous airport.

Those who fear thrill, will prefer another, less "nervous" place to stay.

1) Airport on caribbean island Saba. The runway of this airport is located in strange place: there are breaks at both ends. However, it costs nothing for an experienced pilot to land a plane in right place if there is at least some kind of runway.

A similar situation is observed in Madeira island , where there is a break on one side of the strip. Some time ago, this airport was notorious because it had a too short runway, which was squeezed on one side by mountains, and on the other by the ocean. Later, the strip was expanded and its size was doubled by installing a bridge with columns on one side.

Mountain airport

2) Courchevel airport (France). Courchevel - name ski resort in french alps which is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. The easiest way to get to these places is to take a plane.

Do you think that it is impossible to build an airport in the mountains? It is possible, although a little strange. Courchevel Airport has a very short runway- only 525 meters in length, and with a slope of 18.5 degrees!

3) Barra airport - the only airport in the world where planes land right on the beach. The Isle of Barra is one of the islands in the Outer archipelago. Hebrides which belong to the UK.

There is virtually no runway in these places, and planes land right on the beach. Because of the tides once a day, this strange airport in literally words are immersed under water. Needless to say, it is forbidden to relax on this beach?

Unusual airport on the island

4) international Airport Kansai Japanese city Osaka occupies whole island. Since the Japanese cannot boast large spaces, and every piece of land matters, they had to build an airport before building an island for it.

The artificial island consists of two parts, the length of most of it is 4 kilometers, and the width of the island is 2.5 kilometers. This island is a real masterpiece of engineering. Unfortunately, due to global warming and rising sea levels, this artificial island threatened with flooding.