The Rob Konrad story is something out of a movie.
On Monday, the former Miami Dolphins fullback spoke publicly for the first time since his incredible nine-mile swim to shore after he fell out of his fishing boat off the coast of Florida last Wednesday.
The 38-year-old fought back tears as he recalled his harrowing 16-hour journey through shark-infested waters while rescue crews circled above him, but were unable to locate him. NFL Network’s Jeff Darlington has more from Konrad’s news conference:
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Konrad’s wife also spoke to the media, telling reporters “it was a miracle that he made it home.”
Thumbnail photo via Twitter/@nbc6
