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Mexicans doubt fishermen's tale of Pacific survival

Jo Tuckman

Mexico City: Three Mexican fishermen who claim they drifted for nine months across the Pacific Ocean in a 27ft boat returned home on Friday to face a growing number of sceptics casting doubts over their incredible tale. Originally hailed as heroes when the news broke last week, Salvador Ordonez, Jesus Vidana and Lucio Rendon faced a barrage of questions at Mexico City airport about their good health, the fate of two other crewmen, and whether they were ever out fishing at all.

Looking somewhat stunned, the three young men stuck firmly to their story. —

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