Máximo Napa Castro
Máximo Napa Castro, a 61-year-old Peruvian fisherman, captured international attention after being lost at sea for 95 days. Known for his jovial spirit among fishing communities, Máximo's journey began on December 6, 2024, but his boat's engine failed a month later, leaving him adrift. He survived by collecting rainwater and rationing a small amount of rice, enduring extreme conditions until his miraculous rescue by an Ecuadorian vessel. His story highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the love of his family, who never gave up hope during his long absence.
Born on Feb 16, 1963 (62 years old)
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United States:
Máximo Napa Castro, who goes by the name of Gatón, was rescued after 95 days lost at sea and survived on a diet of cockroaches, fish, and turtle blood.
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Honduras:
Máximo Napa Castro survived 95 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean after his boat lost its engine due to bad weather.
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United States:
Máximo Napa Castro was found alive in the Pacific Ocean after spending 95 days lost at sea.
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Spain:
Máximo Napa Castro is a Peruvian fisherman who survived 95 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean.
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Brazil:
Máximo Napa Castro was rescued after spending 95 days lost at sea.
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Portugal:
Maximo Napa Castro was found alive after drifting for three months in the Pacific Ocean.
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Colombia:
Máximo Napa Castro is a Peruvian fisherman who survived 95 days lost at sea before being rescued.
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United Kingdom:
Maximo Napa Castro survived 95 days lost at sea by eating turtles, birds, and cockroaches.
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Sweden:
Máximo Napa Castro was lost at sea for 95 days before being rescued by a crew from an Ecuadorian ship.
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Iceland:
Máximo Napa Castro was found alive after spending 95 days at sea.
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