New York Times
bestselling author Michael J. Tougias will present In Deep Water: A True
Story of Sharks, Survival, and Courage at The Emerson Center on Tuesday,
February 16, 2027, at 7:00 p.m.
When their boat sinks 12 miles
offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, three friends find themselves fighting for
survival in open water for 28 hours. Facing rough seas, hypothermia, jellyfish
stings, and circling sharks, they become part of one of the most improbable
rescues in Coast Guard history.
In this narrated multimedia
presentation, Tougias recounts the extraordinary true story through the eyes of
both the survivors and the Coast Guard personnel who searched for them. Filled
with dramatic twists, life-and-death decisions, and remarkable courage, In
Deep Water is a powerful story of resilience and the human will to survive.
Tougias is the author or co-author
of 30 books for adults and nine books for young adults and middle-grade
readers. His bestselling titles include The Finest Hours, later adapted
into a Disney feature film, as well as Ten Hours Until Dawn, Overboard!,
Fatal Forecast, and A Storm Too Soon.
A book signing will follow the
presentation.
Event Details:
Event: In Deep Water: A True Story of Sharks, Survival, and Courage
Presenter: Michael J. Tougias
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2027, at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free; Suggested $10 Donation
Location: The Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach, FL
32960
About The Emerson Center:
The Emerson Center’s mission is to provide educational, enlightening, and
thought-provoking programs, along with memorable musical performances that
enrich the community. As Vero Beach’s premier performance venue, The Emerson
Center presents its popular E-Series, featuring distinguished speakers,
acclaimed performers, and engaging programs designed to engage, educate, and entertain.
Doors open one hour before each
event. Admission is free, and a suggested $10 donation is appreciated.
The Emerson Center is located on the
campus of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach at 1590 27th
Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960. For more information, visit TheEmersonCenter.com.
