Kite surfer fights sharks

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