World ‘Real life Aquaman’: Man says he survived 27 hours at sea after Tonga tsunami January 20, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Real life Aquaman’: Man says he survived 27 hours at sea after Tonga tsunami Lisala Folau, a 57-year-old retired carpenter, was swept out to sea by tsunami waves. He swam for 27 hours straight to reach land and survive.