Lost at Sea for 95 Days—Peruvian Fisherman Survives on Rainwater, Birds & Cockroaches!
In a real-life survival story that rivals “Cast Away,” a 61-year-old Peruvian fisherman, Maximo Napa, has been rescued after being lost at sea for an astonishing 95 days.
His emotional return to land last week was captured on video, showing the raw relief of a man who defied the odds after drifting 680 miles from shore.
How He Survived
💧 Rainwater – With no fresh water supply, Napa relied on collecting and drinking rainwater to stay hydrated.
🐦 Birds & Turtles – With no fishing gear, he caught birds and turtles with his bare hands for food.
🪳 Cockroaches – When options ran thin, he resorted to eating cockroaches to keep his body fueled.
😓 15 Days Without Food – By the time a patrol boat from Ecuador spotted him last Wednesday, he hadn’t eaten in over two weeks.
What Kept Him Going?
Despite the harsh conditions and isolation, Napa held on for the sake of his family—especially his mother and two-month-old granddaughter. The thought of seeing them again kept him fighting, even in the darkest moments.
The Moment of Rescue
On March 6th, after nearly three months adrift, Napa was spotted and saved by an Ecuadorian patrol boat. He was found malnourished but alive, bringing an unbelievable survival saga to an emotional end.
Now safely back on dry land, Maximo Napa’s story stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit—a reminder that hope and sheer willpower can overcome even the most impossible odds.
