Alhough the human body can only endure so much, there are some people who, upon
finding themselves in desperate or extreme situations, can find the strength to push beyond their normal means. That much is indeed true for Salvador Alvarenga… The 36-year-old fisherman from El Salvador was just trying to make a living, but his life would ultimately change forever on the day he decided to ship out with fellow fisherman Ezequiel Cordoba. Two days into the journey, disaster struck, and the two men would begin the greatest challenge of their lives…