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Harrison Okene, Nigerian-born, had always wanted to become a diver but ended up working as a chef on the ship ‘Jascon 4,’ under West African Ventures. On May 26, 2013, Okene woke up at 5 AM to make breakfast for the crew. However, when he went into the bathroom, he felt massive waves hitting the vessel, and within minutes, the ship sank 100 feet underwater. The tiny bathroom where Okene was trapped began filling with seawater. He, along with 10 other members, was stuck as the ship kept descending. Okene told The Guardian, “I was trying to open the door to get out when the toilet fell and hit m…

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