Not Without Hope (13 page)

Nick Schuyler sitting on the hull of the overturned boat after forty-three hours in the water.
Photograph by FN Adam C. Campbell, courtesy of the United States Coast Guard

Nick Schuyler with his sister, Kristen, and mother, Marcia, at a Cleveland Cavaliers game.
Courtesy of the author

Nick Schuyler with his father, Stu, at Nick’s graduation from college.
Courtesy of the author

Marcia Schuyler, Nick holding dog Torri, and Kristen Schuyler with dog Chloe.
Courtesy of the author

Will Bleakley, Paula Oliveira, and Nick Schuyler at a USF football game.
Courtesy of the author

Will Bleakley after receiving a pass at the University of South Florida.
Courtesy of the University of South Florida

Will Bleakley, Nick Schuyler, and Scott Miller tailgating at a football game.
Courtesy of the author

Corey Smith playing for the Detroit Lions.
AP Images

Marquis Cooper signing an autograph while playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
AP Images

OVERDUE 21 ft EVERGLADES

Combined Searches

A grid of the Coast Guard searches by boat, plane, and helicopter for the four missing boaters.
Courtesy of the United States Coast Guard

The Coast Guard cutter
Tornado,
which rescued Nick.
Courtesy of the United States Coast Guard

Captain Timothy Close of the Coast Guard, who was in charge of the search, speaks to reporters.
AP Images