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Boater rescued after treading water for 9 hours shares unbelievable story of survival

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51-year-old Joseph Gross shares his incredible story of survival from his hospital room. Gross says a gust of wind knocked him off his boat Tuesday evening and into the waters near Point Judith. He was without his life jacket and says he had to quickly come up with a plan. 

After surviving 9 hours in the water, now knowing if he's survive, Gross offers his advice to other boaters. 

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