Two fishermen rescued after five days adrift in the Pacific Ocean

Two fishermen, aged 53 and 32, were successfully rescued by the Mexican Navy after spending five days adrift in the Pacific Ocean. The men, who were members of a fishing cooperative, departed from the village of Paredon in the state of Chiapas aboard the vessel Camaronera. Their last communication occurred on August 14, 2026, after which their boat sank during rough weather.

Upon losing contact, the cooperative issued a distress signal, triggering a large-scale search and rescue mission involving both naval vessels and aircraft. The survivors were eventually located on August 19, 2026, floating approximately 240 kilometers off the coast of Chiapas. To stay afloat, the men utilized a portable cooler as a makeshift raft, enduring five days without food or water. The 53-year-old survivor reported that they had lost hope of seeing their families again as they battled dehydration and the elements.