Seven Missing Fishermen Found Alive After Drifting 120 Nautical Miles at Sea, But Food Runs Out

According to a report by TV3 Ghana on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the seven missing fishing canoe crew members from Sekondi have made contact after drifting approximately 120 nautical miles at sea.

The crew members reportedly confirmed that they are all safe and well. However, they have run out of food while stranded at sea, raising concerns about their immediate needs and the urgency of efforts to bring them back to safety.

The development comes after a search and rescue operation was launched to locate the fishermen following their failure to return from a routine fishing trip to Axim in the Western Region.

The Police, the Ghana Navy, and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) have been involved in efforts to locate the missing crew members and their vessel.

Their latest communication has provided a significant breakthrough in the search operation, as authorities now have information indicating that the fishermen are alive. However, their situation remains concerning because they are reportedly without food after drifting such a long distance from their intended destination.

Drifting 120 nautical miles at sea can make a rescue operation challenging, depending on weather conditions, sea currents, the location of the canoe, and the availability of suitable rescue equipment.

The immediate priority is to locate the fishermen and provide the assistance they need to return safely to shore. Their report that they have run out of food makes a timely rescue particularly important.

The incident has also highlighted the dangers fishermen face while carrying out their daily activities at sea. Fishing remains an important source of livelihood for many coastal communities in Ghana, including those in the Western Region.

Although the crew members have confirmed that they are well, further details about their exact location and the progress of the rescue operation have not been provided in the available information.

Families and community members will be hoping for a successful rescue as the relevant authorities continue efforts to bring the seven fishermen home safely.

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