Lost at Sea for 400 Days: Alvarenga's Fight for Survival-- Part I episode artwork

EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 24 MIN

Lost at Sea for 400 Days: Alvarenga's Fight for Survival-- Part I

from Depth Perception: Stories from the Ocean · host Mike ‘n’ Dave

Part 1: José Salvador Alvarenga leaves Mexico for a routine fishing trip… and ends up stranded in the open Pacific with no motor, no GPS, and no way to choose where the ocean takes him next.In this episode, we break down the beginning of one of the most unbelievable survival stories ever recorded: the storm, the failed rescue, the danger of dehydration, and how fast the ocean can turn from workplace to entire world.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to leave a like and a subscription! Also, look us up on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

Part 1: José Salvador Alvarenga leaves Mexico for a routine fishing trip… and ends up stranded in the open Pacific with no motor, no GPS, and no way to choose where the ocean takes him next.In this episode, we break down the beginning of one of the most unbelievable survival stories ever recorded: the storm, the failed rescue, the danger of dehydration, and how fast the ocean can turn from workplace to entire world.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to leave a like and a subscription! Also, look us up on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

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