Q: How did a man survive two months lost at sea? A: In January 1982, Steve Callahan set sail alone from the Canary Islands on a small boat he built himself. The boat sank six days into the trip and Callahan drifted on a 5-foot life raft. With only three pounds of food, eight pints of water, a solar still and a makeshift spear, Callahan managed to survive on his own until his rescue 76 days later.

­ It's­ late October and you and your neighbor are amazed by the unseasonably good weather. To enjoy the beautiful day, you decide to go on an impromptu hike. Your neighbor has to be back to finish a financial report she's working on and you've got to be at your girlfriend's early tomorrow morning. Yo­u figure you'll be gone on a short trek, so you pack light -- bringing only a few bottles of water, a bottle of sunscreen, a few sandwiches, some trail mix and your cell phone.

The scenery and weather are so great that you lose track of time and before you know it, the sun starts to set. It's time to head back. Moments later, disaster strikes. You trip, tumble down a steep hill and break your leg. At 240-pounds (109 kilograms), there's no way your petite, 115-pound (52-kilogram) neighbor can haul you out. You're almost out of water, you've eaten all the food and your cell phone isn't getting a signal...

Hundreds of people find themselves in similar predicaments each year. What would you do? In this article, we'll take a look at several amazing stories of survival -- examining the obstacles each person faced and what they did to overcome their harrowing experiences. These stories are inspiring and educational -- providing valuable information on what you might do if you're faced with a similar situation.