Two fishermen, Daniel Guerrero Martinez, 53, and Jose Luis Portela Villegas, 32, were rescued by Mexican Navy personnel on August 19 after their boat sank and they were left adrift in the Pacific Ocean for five days. The pair had been clinging to a cool box without food or water.
The fishermen had embarked on a trip from a small town near Guatemala. Their last radio contact was on August 14, and they were found approximately 130 nautical miles (240.76 kilometers) off the coast of Chiapas. A fishing cooperative alerted Mexico's Navy after the men failed to return.
A search operation was launched, involving naval surface units and aircraft. Boats were also dispatched to retrace the men's intended journey. The Mexican Navy's coordinated search effort ultimately led to their location.
Naval medical personnel assessed the fishermen, who were then transported by helicopter to a hospital for treatment of severe dehydration. They were later reunited with their families in Paredon, a coastal village in Chiapas.
Judith Torres Vera, Chiapas Fisheries and Aquaculture Secretary, confirmed the safe return of the men. An investigation into the incident has been initiated, with preliminary reports suggesting bad weather and strong winds caused the boat to drift.
A statement from Mexico's Navy highlighted that the coordinated deployment