"He counted the cycles of the moon so as not to lose track of time": the story of the fisherman who survived 438 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean
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José Salvador Alvarenga survived 438 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean after setting out on a fishing trip from the coast of Mexico. More than a year after his departure, he reappeared in the Marshall Islands, located approximately 10,800 kilometers away.
To maintain his perception of time during the extended isolation at sea, Alvarenga counted the cycles of the Moon.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on human survival and psychological endurance during isolation.
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