Fishermen Survive 55 Days Adrift on Rain and Fish
Five fishermen—three Peruvians and two Colombians—were rescued on May 7th after 55 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean following an alternator failure that disabled their boat’s navigation and communication systems. The men survived by catching fish, drinking rainwater and seawater, and reportedly consuming water from the engine. Rescued by an Ecuadorian tuna boat near the Galapagos Islands, they are now in stable condition. Authorities are working to facilitate their return home.
John Q. Hosedrinker