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Two fishermen were rescued by the Mexican Navy after remaining adrift for five days in Pacific Ocean waters, more than 240 kilometers from the coast of Chiapas.
The men, aged 53 and 32, were located on top of a cooler during a search and rescue operation deployed by the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar).
What happened to the fishermen in Chiapas?
According to the Secretariat of the Navy, the two fishermen set sail aboard the vessel "Camaronera." Their last communication with their colleagues occurred on August 14.
Due to the lack of communication, personnel from a fishing cooperative requested support to locate both men.
The Mexican Navy deployed surface units and aircraft to carry out the search in Pacific waters.
They were found 240 kilometers from the coast of Chiapas
The fishermen were located approximately 130 nautical miles, equivalent to 240.76 kilometers, from the coast of Chiapas.
The operation used the so-called trinomial concept, which combines a ship, an interceptor boat, and an aircraft to expand search coverage.
An Oceanic Patrol vessel of the Mexican Navy reached the area where the fishermen were located and carried out maneuvers to bring them to safety.
How were the fishermen rescued?
After the rescue, Naval Health personnel performed an initial medical assessment of the two men.
Subsequently, both were transported by helicopter to a port, where they received medical attention and were finally handed over to their relatives.
The Secretariat of the Navy highlighted that the operation aimed to safeguard the lives of people in danger in national waters.
For emergencies at sea, Semar makes the number 800 MARINA 1 available.
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