Castaway On Deserted Island Survives On Lemons And Coal Until The Fifth Day

It was unknown to Carlos Macedo how he wound up on the island. One second, he was busy deep sea fishing, and the next, he found himself battling the mighty currents of Rio de Janeiro.

The waves dragged him to an isolated island. He knew he desperately needed to get help, otherwise he would not survive the week.

Taking Care Of Them

In a little community outside of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos was your typical fisherman. He gained notoriety as the bank teller who changed careers in the wake of the global pandemic that left many people without jobs.

Carlos prioritized taking care of his wife and two-year-old son. Given his lack of employment, he did what he had to: he paddled a canoe filled with fishing gear out into the open sea.

An Average Fisherman

His fishing skills weren’t the best in the neighborhood. Although he might not have been the best, he was also not the worst. His experience as a fisherman comes from growing up in a fishing community.

He had done it numerous times previously and saw no risk in doing it as temporary employment while he looked for something more fulfilling. He didn’t know what he was getting into.

The Perfect Time

He cleaned his used canoe and took some borrowed fishing equipment from a friend. He woke up at the crack of dawn to canoe into the ocean.

He could start his fishing operations now that the sun wasn’t up. The operation would begin flawlessly, but the outcome would be a catastrophe Carlos would never forget.

Turbulant Waters

After preparing his equipment, Carlos got into his boat and started fishing. Except for occasional splashes, there was nothing to disturb him.

But suddenly, the calm water surface became turbulent, posing a risk to his boat. He made an effort to maintain his composure by holding onto the edges and hoping that the disturbance would stop. That is when it took place.