Peruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days lost at sea

Fisherman lost at sea for 95 days survived by eating cockroaches, birds

After those excruciating 95 days, the fisherman now says he has a newfound appreciation for life.

Fisherman lost at sea for 95 days found alive

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‘I ate roaches, birds… turtles’: Man lost in Pacific Ocean for 95 days shares thoughts that helped him survive horror

A fisherman packed food for two weeks for a ten-day trip. However, stormy weather threw his boat off the course, leading him to get lost in the sea for 95 days.

March 17, 2025 – Lima – EFE. On December 6, 2024, Máximo Napa, an experienced Peruvian fisherman, left the port of Marcona, in the south of Peru, to sail through waters that he knew as well as his own home. However, ten days later, a temporary fort diverted his boat and left it adrift, starting a 95-day odyssey at sea. Despite the difficult conditions, Napa managed to survive thanks to the image of his mother, who gave him the strength to cling …

Fisherman found alive after more than 90 days lost at sea

(NewsNation) — A Peruvian fisherman who survived 94 days lost at sea in the Pacific Ocean has been reunited with his family. Maximo Napa Castro, 61, set sail for a two-week fishing trip on Dec. 7 when, 10 days in, bad weather hit and took his boat off course. His family launched a search, but authorities couldn't locate him. American who snatched wombat says ‘thousands threatened my life’ The Peruvian Navy announced on Facebook that Castro…

Man’s wild diet after being lost at sea for 95 days

A Peruvian fisherman who was found alive after spending 95 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean said he ate roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive.