He managed to survive 24 days eating only ketchup, garlic powder and nuts on board his little one boat Sailing, now at the mercy of the currents. Elvis Francoisa 47-year-old Dominican, had lost control of his boat during a repair in the southern part of the island of Saint Martin and was found by police just under three weeks later about 220 kilometers from the Guajira peninsula in northeastern Colombia by the local navy.
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In a video that quickly went viral on social media, François shared his incredible story. His boat had been dragged off shore by a violent storm on December 22nd. The 47-year-old had tried every way he could to get in touch with some friends but failed. Although the boat took on a lot of water, it did not sink, but the strong current drove it further and further out to sea.
François had also written the word “Help” on the side of the boat and was trying to light a small fire to get noticed. During those long days, he subsisted on the few things he found on board: ketchup, garlic powder, and bouillon cubes. He was eventually spotted by a passing plane after using some mirrors to reflect the sunlight. François was immediately hospitalized at the port of Cartagena, Colombia. And his conditions are good according to the latest news.