Fifth group of fishermen, surviving 55 drifting days, resiliently drank rain and cooked caught fish, finally reach Galapagos Islands.
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In a jaw-dropping survival tale reminiscent of ancient mariners, five fishermen miraculously made it back to land after spending a grueling 55 days lost at sea. The rescuers were none other than the crew of an Ecuadorian tuna boat, who welcomed them at a port in the enchanting Galapagos Islands on the fateful day of X.
Among them were three courageous Peruvians and two resilient Colombians who vanished from the shores of Peru in mid-March. Their boat, damaged after just two days at sea, had given them a fight they weren't prepared for. The alternator took a nose dive, leaving them helpless as communication and navigation tools ceased to function.
Captain Maria Fares of the Ecuadorian navy shared the heart-wrenching details with The Associated Press, sharing how their vessel was left powerless with no starter, lights, and every other essential modern device a battery powers. To cope, they had to scavenge rusty water from the engine and catch passing fish to boil and consume. Rainwater and seawater were their lifelines as well.
However, these intrepid seafarers emerged in stable condition, with the navy working closely with local and foreign authorities to facilitate their return to their homelands. Incredibly, one Peruvian fisherman had managed an even more astonishing feat earlier this year. Máximo Napa spent a staggering 95 days alone at sea before being saved and re united with his family after being rescued by an Ecuadorian ship[1]. A true testament to human endurance!
[1] "Peruvian fisherman Máximo Napa, 61, survives 95 days at sea alone, reunited with family by Ecuadorian Vessel" - The Guardian, March 2025."Five fishermen rescued after 55 days adrift in South Pacific" - BBC News, May 2025.
- The five fishermen, including three Peruvians and two Colombians, had been operating a boat when their alternator malfunctioned, leaving them stranded for 55 days at sea.
- Upon their miraculous rescue, Maria Fares, Captain of the Ecuadorian navy, shared that they resorted to catching fish to cook and scavenging for water to survive.
- Interestingly, one of the Peruvian fishermen had an even more remarkable survival story: Máximo Napa had spent an astonishing 95 days alone at sea before being rescued earlier this year.
