A new book is available that recounts a perilous survival story of fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. The book tells the story of three men who were on a fishing trip. Their experience took a turn for the worse, leaving them stranded in open waters.

The men were forced to cling to a cooler for survival. Further details about the story and the coast guard's role in their rescue can be found in the book, titled "In Deep Water", as reported by the Texas Standard.