Ecuadorian rescue ends 55‑day Pacific ordeal for fishermen
Five fishermen from the Peruvian boat "Mi Juanita" were rescued after 55 days of drifting in the Pacific Ocean. The authorities in Ecuador reported that the men were found in the country's territorial waters.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the event occur? The fishermen went missing in March in the Pacific Ocean. They were found in the territorial waters of Ecuador.
- Who was rescued? The rescued fishermen are four citizens of Peru and one Colombian, crew members of the boat "Mi Juanita".
- What were the circumstances of their disappearance? The last message from the fishermen mentioned an engine failure. It was sent three days after departing from the port in Pucusana.
How did the fishermen survive at sea?
Five crew members of the Peruvian boat "Mi Juanita" were rescued after 55 days of drifting in the Pacific Ocean. Authorities in Ecuador reported that the men were found in the country's territorial waters. "Mi Juanita" went missing in March, and the last message from the crew concerned an engine failure - reported the Peruvian daily "El Comercio".
At the time of the boat's discovery, the fishermen were sailing with makeshift sails. Aboard were four citizens of Peru and one Colombian. However, it was not explained how the crew managed to survive such a long time at sea without access to food and water.
The men were found by the crew of the ship Aldo, which was tuna fishing at sea. Gratitude from the fishermen of Aldo and for the management and captaincy of the Galapagos was expressed by FNCPA del Ecuador (National Federation of Ecuadorian Fishing Cooperatives).
Why are the families of the fishermen criticizing the Peruvian authorities?
The families of the missing fishermen accused the Peruvian authorities of inaction in the search efforts. Since March, they have organized independent searches along the Peruvian coastline multiple times. They did not lose hope of finding their loved ones.
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