Miracle at sea: Missing man found alive after 2 weeks near Washington coast

A man who had been missing in the United States since mid-October was discovered alive on a Canadian fishing boat, approximately 70 miles off the coast of Washington. The Coast Guard took to X to announce the discovery of one of the two men. The Coast Guard is now awaiting further information before launching their search for the second individual who remains missing.


"The fact that he was adrift in this life raft for multiple days, maintained hope, and was eventually found by a somewhat random fishing boat is truly incredible and can only be described as a miracle. The vastness of the ocean is a humbling reality. He was floating in the middle of nowhere, and it's not common to have a vessel pass by," shared US Coast Guard spokesperson Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier with CNN.


The man, accompanied by another individual, embarked from the Washington coast on October 12, with their expected return date set for October 15. It wasn't until a week had passed with no sign of their return that the Coast Guard was alerted.

"They left from Westport, Washington. They were due back on the 15th, and a week later, the Coast Guard was made aware," added Strohmaier.