Rescue Efforts To Save Man Stuck In Well

A man becomes trapped 20 feet underground when a well collapses. Rescuers work tirelessly for 427 hours to save him, but despite their efforts and the man's high spirits, he succumbs to exhaustion and exposure just before they reach him.

What did the man do to keep his spirits high during the rescue?

What ultimately happened to the man before the rescue teams reached him?