The Great Assets
  • Business
  • World News
  • Politics
  • Investing
  • Business
  • World News
  • Politics
  • Investing

The Great Assets

World News

Five fishermen who survived 55 days adrift by drinking rain and parboiling passing fish arrive in Galapagos

by admin May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025
Five fishermen who survived 55 days adrift by drinking rain and parboiling passing fish arrive in Galapagos

Five fishermen who spent 55 days adrift at sea arrived Saturday at a port in the Galapagos Islands after being rescued by a tuna boat, the Ecuadorian navy said on X.

The three Peruvians and two Colombians had been missing since mid-March and were found on May 7 by an Ecuadorian boat called Aldo.

The fishermen had reported damage to the boat’s alternator two days after setting sail from Pucusana Bay, to the south of Peru’s capital Lima, the navy said in a separate post on Friday.

The failure caused communication and navigation tools to malfunction, Ecuadorian navy Frigate Capt. Maria Fares told The Associated Press, adding that they had no power on the boat.

“They had no starter, lights and everything that a battery generates,” she said. To survive, they had to “take rusted water out of the engine (and) when a fish passed by, they caught it and parboiled it to eat.” Fares added that they also drank rain and sea water to survive.

The men are in stable condition and the navy said it is coordinating with local and foreign authorities to ensure their safe return to their respective countries.

Earlier this year, another Peruvian fisherman, 61-year-old Máximo Napa, spent 95 days at sea alone. He was also rescued by an Ecuadorian vessel and returned to Lima in mid-March to be reunited with his family.

This post appeared first on cnn.com

previous post
Trump inks trade deal with UK, previews China trade negotiations during 16th week in office
next post
Ukraine ceasefire call aimed at forcing Putin to reveal his war goals to Trump

Related Posts

Mexico extradites notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero...

February 28, 2025

El Salvador says families can file complaints over...

March 24, 2025

UK announces plans to demolish shell of Grenfell...

February 8, 2025

Record number of Americans applied for UK citizenship...

March 5, 2025

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed...

April 21, 2025

DRC president commutes death sentences for 3 Americans...

April 3, 2025

Rhinos went extinct in Uganda 40 years ago....

March 31, 2025

Don’t let Putin ‘play games’ over Ukraine ceasefire,...

March 15, 2025

Ukrainians on front line say Russians keep breaking...

May 9, 2025

The first phase of Gaza’s truce could end...

March 1, 2025

    Join our mailing list to get access to special deals, promotions, and insider information. Your exclusive benefits await! Enjoy personalized recommendations, first dibs on sales, and members-only content that makes you feel like a true VIP. Sign up now and start saving!


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Editors’ Picks

    • 1

      Top 11 Countries by Rare Earth Metal Production

      February 27, 2025
    • 2

      Rare Earths Reserves: Top 8 Countries

      February 5, 2025
    • 3

      Capital One outage drags into Friday afternoon, leaving some customers without deposit access

      January 23, 2025
    • 4

      Bank of America CEO says financial industry will jump into crypto payments if regulators allow it

      January 23, 2025
    • 5

      Netflix shares soar as company reports surging revenue, tops 300 million subscribers

      January 23, 2025
    • 6

      Altech Batteries LtdCERENERGY Accredited Highest Possible Green Rating

      January 24, 2025
    • 7

      Altech – CERENERGY Accredited Highest Possible Green Rating

      January 24, 2025
    • About us
    • Contacts
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Email Whitelisting

    Disclaimer: thegreatassets.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.


    Copyright © 2025 thegreatassets.com | All Rights Reserved