Peruvian Fisherman Rescued After 95 Days Lost at Sea

Máximo Napa Castro survived by drinking rainwater and eating insects, birds, and sea turtles before being found 680 miles off the coast of Peru.

Máximo Napa Castro, 61, went missing on December 7, 2024, after stormy weather blew his fishing boat off course during a two-week trip.
He survived by collecting rainwater and eating what he could find, including cockroaches, birds, and turtles, before spending his last 15 days without food.
An Ecuadorian fishing patrol discovered him on March 11, 2025, severely dehydrated and in critical condition, 680 miles from the Peruvian coastline.
Napa credited thoughts of his family, including his two-month-old granddaughter, for keeping him motivated to survive during the ordeal.
After receiving medical care, he was reunited with his family in emotional scenes, with plans to celebrate his missed birthday and recovery.