I took a job on a whim on New Year's Eve - and ended up stranded at sea for six months
Summary
A woman named Giulia Baccosi impulsively took a job as a cook on a cargo ship instead of working in Sicily. While at sea, they rescued 16 migrants who had run out of supplies during a dangerous journey from West Africa to the Canary Islands. The ship's crew provided aid to the migrants before calling the coastguard for help.Key Facts
- Giulia Baccosi started her job on a cargo ship just after New Year's Eve 2019.
- The ship, Avontuur, set sail from Germany to Central America.
- Giulia planned to leave the ship in Mexico after about three months.
- The ship's first stop was Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where they heard rumors of a mysterious illness.
- While at sea near Gran Canaria, the ship spotted a distressed fishing vessel.
- The vessel carried 16 migrants who had been out of supplies for over 10 days.
- The crew of the Avontuur provided food, water, and medical help to the migrants before alerting the coastguard.
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