Two fishermen rescued after five days adrift in the Pacific Ocean

Two Mexican fishermen, aged 53 and 32, were rescued on August 19, 2026, after surviving for five days adrift in the Pacific Ocean. The men were reported missing after losing contact with their fishing cooperative on August 14 while operating the vessel Camaronera. The situation prompted an extensive search and rescue operation by the Mexican Navy, involving both maritime and aerial assets.

The fishermen were discovered alive approximately 240 kilometers off the coast of the southern state of Chiapas, near the border with Guatemala. They had been surviving by using a cooler for buoyancy after a storm reportedly caused their boat to encounter difficulties. The 53-year-old survivor recounted the ordeal, stating that he feared he would never see his family again due to the extreme heat, dehydration, and lack of rain during their time at sea.

While one source reports that three fishermen were rescued, the more detailed account specifies two individuals from the Camaronera. The survivors are currently safe following their recovery, and the incident highlights the risks faced by artisanal fishermen in the region.