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Five Fishermen Rescued After 55 Days Adrift at Sea

5/11/2025

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After an astonishing 55 days adrift, five fishermen were finally rescued and brought to the Galapagos Islands on Saturday, thanks to the Ecuadorian navy. Despite their harrowing journey from Peru, they are in stable condition. Their rescue adds to a series of remarkable survival stories, including a 61-year-old Peruvian who endured 95 days alone at sea.

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Story summary

After an astonishing 55 days adrift, five fishermen were finally rescued and brought to the Galapagos Islands on Saturday, thanks to the Ecuadorian navy. Despite their harrowing journey from Peru, they are in stable condition. Their rescue adds to a series of remarkable survival stories, including a 61-year-old Peruvian who endured 95 days alone at sea.