Kite surfer fights sharks
- Schmidt wanted to kite-surf across the Red Sea.
- At about two-thirds the way into his trip, his kite deflated.
- He sent out a radio SOS and shot flares toward passing ships.
- It was 40 hours before help arrived.
- He nourished himself with energy bars and drinks, and water.
- He also spent a good deal of time fighting off sharks with his knife.
- Eventually, he was rescued by a military boat and was brought to a hospital.
- Except for dehydration and exhaustion, he was fine.