Source: cbsnews.com
Image content: The image shows a man in a military uniform reaching out to touch the shoulder of another man who is seated in a chair, possibly on a boat or other vehicle. The man in the uniform is wearing a camouflage hat and shirt with an Ecuadorian flag patch on his right arm. The man he is touching is wearing a dark blue T-shirt and a blue surgical mask over his nose and mouth. The background shows a body of water and several people in military uniforms standing on the shore.
Summary
Two significant maritime incidents captured global attention: the rescue of five fishermen adrift for 55 days and the death of a diver during an operation to recover a superyacht that sank off Sicily. The rescued fishermen, from Peru and Colombia, were found by an Ecuadorian tuna boat and taken to the Galapagos Islands. In contrast, a diver died while attempting to raise the superyacht Bayesian, which sank in August, killing seven people, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch.
Key Points
- Five fishermen from Peru and Colombia were rescued after 55 days adrift at sea by an Ecuadorian tuna boat.
- The fishermen were found on May 7 and arrived at a port in the Galapagos Islands in stable condition.
- A diver died during an operation to recover the superyacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily in August, resulting in seven deaths.