How a man survived 14 months at sea

The Debrief

Thursday, 5 September 2024 - 25 minutes

Fisherman Jose Salvador Alvarenga survived at sea for 14 months before being rescued. 

Lucy speaks to Jonathan Franklin, author of 438 Days, an account of Alvarenga's experience.

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