World · Malaysia Bureau
Mexican fishermen rescued after five days trapped in freezer
Two Mexican fishermen have been rescued after spending five days adrift in a refrigerated storage box at sea. The men survived with no access to food, water or communication equipment after their boat sank within minutes.
LSN Malaysia ·
Two fishermen from Mexico have been rescued following an ordeal at sea that saw them stranded in a refrigerated storage container for five days without basic supplies.
According to the survivors, their vessel capsized and sank in less than five minutes, leaving them no time to retrieve emergency provisions. The men were unable to secure food, drinking water, or a radio to call for help.
The fishermen managed to take shelter inside an insulated freezer box that had been aboard the vessel, where they remained until being spotted and rescued. Their survival in such conditions highlights the harsh realities faced by fishing crews operating at sea, often in remote locations with limited safety equipment.
The rescue has renewed attention to maritime safety protocols in the region, with authorities emphasizing the importance of emergency communication devices and life-saving equipment on all fishing vessels. The men's ordeal underscores the critical nature of rapid response systems for vessels in distress.