Near Ecuador found fishermen who got lost 55 days ago

Fishermen got lost in the sea because of a boat breakage

Photo: Armada Del Ecuador/Facebook

Near the Galapago Islands, a vessel with five fishermen from Peru was found in Ecuador, which drifted the sea for 55 days. To survive, they had to collect water from the engine and drink rain water.

This is reported CNN and Associated Press with reference to local naval forces.

Three Peruvians and two Columbians disappeared in mid -March. Then they left Peru on a fishing boat in the sea, but in a few days reported a breakdown.

The vessel damaged the AC generator, which led to a malfunction of communication and navigation. There were no other sources of electricity on board.

« They did not have starter, lighting and everything generated by battery »– said the Navy of the Navy of Ecuador Maria Fares.

In order to survive, the fishermen collected « rusty water from the engine » and cooked the fish that was able to catch. According to the Navy representative, men also drank rain and seawater.

Photo: Armada Del Ecuador/Facebook

The fishermen were found on May 7 near Ecuador. In total, they spent 55 days in the sea.

Currently, the condition of the rescued is stable. The Ecuadorian authorities reported that it coordinates actions with foreign countries to safely return the fishermen home.

We will remind, in March near the shores of Ecuador found Fisherman from Peru, which was drifted by the sea for 95 days.