Two Somali Nationals Rescued in Indian Ocean Arrive in Mogadishu

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Two Somali nationals who were rescued by a Chinese vessel after their fishing boat malfunctioned and drifted in the Indian ocean for 24 days have arrived in safely in Mogadishu.

The two fishermen, Ibrahim Mohamud Ali and Sharmarke Nur Abdi Aden arrived at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu earlier Monday, after a dramatic ordeal at sea.

The fishermen were operating near the coast of Mogadishu before being carried away by strong winds deep into the Indian Ocean waters and had to undergo tough conditions without food or drinking water before being rescued by a Chinese vessel.

Speaking to the media upon their arrival in Mogadishu, Ibrahim and Sharmarke recounted their ordeal, describing the terrifying moments as their boat malfunctioned near the shores of Mogadishu.

According to Sharmarke, strong winds drifted their vessel into the ocean, where they struggled to survive without basic necessities for nearly a month.

The two fishermen were first taken to China on January 10, 2025, where they received initial care and support before being flown back to Somalia and were welcomed at Aden Adde Airport by officials from the Federal Government of Somalia.

This rescue underscores the importance of international collaboration in addressing maritime emergencies and ensuring the safety of Somali citizens both at home and abroad.