This is true. Some things defy the laws of nature and cannot be explained. Maybe this was the intention of the author. Perhaps this was evident from Sarah's faith too that William would be found alive.Smiley 25 wrote: ↑08 Apr 2019, 22:41 I think it is definitely possible. We hear all the time how someone lived that shouldn’t have. How someone miraculously pulled through when all medical reasoning says they shouldn’t. Also, as others have mentioned above, spirituality and faith play a large role as well. It was believable enough that I didn’t immediately dismiss it when I read it.
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This was one of the thoughts that plagued me. I am still in the middle. It could happen, but that would be miraculous, I guess.evraealtana wrote: ↑02 Apr 2019, 20:10 I don’t really think it could happen - it makes a nice ending for a fictional story, but in real life hypothermia kills, and does it in a hurry. You can only survive so many cells being frozen before you just stop functioning, especially if you aren't moving much and therefore can't warm yourself. I'm not convinced that it's realistic.
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This is a very pertinent point. I guess you could add luck to the mix.
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Yup, it is extremely rare. Though I think that it is miraculous as well as William was truly in his old age.Ruba Abu Ali wrote: ↑02 Apr 2019, 23:38 There is no unanimous rule for this. Depends on the body's reaction. As rare as it is, but there have been similar cases in real life, which makes the ending plausible.
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I wanted him to survive as well, though the chances of his survival were thin. I guess his survival made the ending happy for me.Kibetious wrote: ↑03 Apr 2019, 08:27 I don't know why I kept I on suspecting that he would be found alive. However, he was in such a bad state and I had to read the segment twice to confirm whether he was alive. The chances of survival in such an environment were slim but I think the ending is still plausible.
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I found that there have been such cases in real life. However, they are extremely rare. Hence, I think that William's survival was a miracle. Your comment about a person's determination and will rings true.
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Exactly my thoughts. I would like to believe that miracles happen in real life as well.
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Though he was strong, he was still aging. However, his experiences and connection to Haidda Gwaii may have worked in his favour. I agree that he must have done something, or maybe it was plain old miracle.briellejee wrote: ↑05 Apr 2019, 04:10 It was plausible. William is both mentally and physically strong. His experience back then in their hikes could probably be the reason why he was able to survive in the end. However, my nerdy side believes that hypothermia is rapid and that his time out there could have probably killed him. But we never knew how he managed to survive, so there must be something that he did.
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That is what I was thinking. Rare as it is, survival may have been possible. However, William's age makes it a bit unlikely. Though, I am happy that he survived.CatInTheHat wrote: ↑05 Apr 2019, 09:58 I think it's plausible but highly unlikely for someone his age.
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I think it was a miracle of sorts.briellejee wrote: ↑06 Apr 2019, 09:38now that you mentioned it, i think for someone his age, it was highly unlikely to survive the ordeal.CatInTheHat wrote: ↑05 Apr 2019, 09:58 I think it's plausible but highly unlikely for someone his age.
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The power of solidarity and faith is revealed by the incident. However, it is somewhat rare in real life. Though, I am happy that William survived.
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I was actually happy that William survived, else I would have been in a dismal mood. It happens in real life, but it is rare. It was miraculous or his bond with his homeland, perhaps.Smiley 25 wrote: ↑08 Apr 2019, 22:41 I think it is definitely possible. We hear all the time how someone lived that shouldn’t have. How someone miraculously pulled through when all medical reasoning says they shouldn’t. Also, as others have mentioned above, spirituality and faith play a large role as well. It was believable enough that I didn’t immediately dismiss it when I read it.