article_snippet.sent: Thomas Grenz told CNN by phone Friday.
article_snippet.sent: That man, Louis Jordan, 37, had an amazing story.
article_snippet.sent: It took so long," Jordan said.  
article_snippet.sent: CNN affiliate WAVY in Norfolk, Virginia, reported that Jordan was able to walk from the helicopter into Sentara Norfolk General Hospital about 7:30 p.m. Coast Guard officials have said about 7:30 p.m. Coast Guard officials have found no reason to doubt Jordan's incredible story.
article_snippet.sent: Jordan said it was obvious when the Jordans met at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Friday morning that Jordan normally low-key and private son had been through an ordeal.
article_snippet.sent: I know Jordan went through what Jordan went through,Jordan Jordan said.
article_snippet.sent: Rescue swimmer Kyle McCollum was the first to care for Jordan on the flight back to land.
article_snippet.sent: Grenz was also surprised by Jordan's condition, physically and mentally.
article_snippet.sent: Jordan was dehydrated and said Jordan was hungry.