We all remember Cast Away, the film starring Tom Hanks that came out in the year 2000 featuring one of the most famous characters in the world – Wilson. Such an inspiring film about a man who is on a plane that crashes at sea.
In November of 2012, Alvarenga disappeared at sea during a fishing trip he went on off the west coast of Mexico. 438 days later, in January of 2014, Alvarenga appeared on a small island that is part of the Marshall Islands, over 5,000 miles from the location of his departure – Costa Azul, Mexico.
His sudden appearance after such a long time caused quite a stir and Alvarenga’s story was featured in many major news outlets. Inevitably, all this attention sparked questions and speculations. What happened to him after he left? How did he survive for so long? Where was he in all that time? And finally, what happened to his fishing companion? Continue reading to find out more about the incredible story of this real-life castaway.
[post_page_title]Planned trip[/post_page_title]
In November of 2012, Jose planned to go on a fishing trip. He planned to depart from a village called Costa Azul, located in Chiapas, Mexico, and to return later to the same village after a planned overnight excursion out into the ocean.
He hoped to return eventually with a load of fresh fish, including tuna, mahimahi, and even sharks. He was sure this trip was going to set him up for a while, considering how much he would make from selling all the fish.