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Fishermen face many dangers. When a boat capsizes, the results are often disastrous. However, this Gulf of Mexico fishing accident story has a happy ending.
Four missing Alabama fishermen have been found alive. They survived more than 22 hours in the Gulf of Mexico by clinging to their capsized vessel. They were rescued on Thursday, May 26 by the Orange Beach Marine Police.
Three men from Orange Beach and a hired boat captain left Perdido Pass, Alabama on Wednesday morning to do some bottom fishing about 15 to 18 miles offshore. While they were fishing, their 28 foot fishing boat began to take on water. It lost power and capsized. The captain was able to grab some lifejackets from the overturned vessel and the men spent more than 22 hours holding on to the vessel to avoid drowning.
On Thursday, a concerned neighbor noticed that they did not come home. The neighbor went to the Orange Beach Marine Patrol office and requested help. The marine police stated a search, but believed that the chances of finding the men were low.
Fortunately, rescuers caught a glimse of an orange life jacket. They went toward the wreckage and found the men exhausted and dehydrated and ready to be rescued.
Two of the men were taken to South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. The other two were able to recover at home.
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