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15-year-old boy rescued after drifting at sea for 3 days. He watched his brother and cousin die in front of him
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15-year-old boy rescued after drifting at sea for 3 days. He watched his brother and cousin die in front of him

SAPO14 September 2026 at 17:25

A 15-year-old boy was rescued alive after spending three days drifting at sea. The young man was found inside a vessel that was capsized, on his knees and praying, when emergency services located him.

During the time he was lost at sea, the teenager watched his brother and cousin die in front of him. The bodies of both relatives were also found during the rescue operation.

The rescue took place after the vessel he was traveling on with family members capsized. Authorities have not yet released details about the causes of the accident or the weather conditions at the time of the incident.

The young man was taken to a hospital to receive medical care, and his health condition was not specified. Local authorities are investigating the exact circumstances that led to the accident.

Why this matters

This incident highlights the dangers of maritime activities and the tragic loss of life at sea, affecting families in the region who engage in fishing or water activities. The story also underscores survival resilience and the emotional trauma of witnessing relatives' deaths.

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