Velasco letter to his friends
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Velasco Columbia USA 15/8/17
Dear Mike,
How are you? Hope you are doing good. I am very happy to write to you. I never thought that I would be alive and be among my dear ones. I and four of my friends were sailing through the Caribbean Sea. Suddenly the ship plunged into an abyss and disappeared. I thought that I was utterly alone in the sea. Soon I began to hear shouts nearby. I recognized the voice of my friend Caraballo. Soon I saw that my other shipmates were also thrown into the sea. I saw two life rafts unexpectedly on the crest of the wave. I swam for about three minutes and struggled to grab it. Finally, I managed to jump aboard. Castillo, Caraballo and Luis Rengifo were trying to stay above the water and reach the raft. I grabbed the oars and tried to stay close to my friends. At that time I saw my fourth mate Ramon Herrera | who was waving at me. I began to paddle furiously. It was very heavy in the lurching sea, and I had to row against the wind. I looked around and save that Herrera had disappeared. Rengifo was swimming confidently towards the raft. After that, I found out that Caraballo had vanished with Castillo. I saw Rengifo swimming towards the raft. I was five meters away from Rengifo. I tried to row, but it was in vain. I made a last try to save Rengifo. Unfortunately, I was not successful and Rengifo sank forever. I was alone at sea without food and water until I was rescued. Thank God I was saved. Convey my regards to all at home. Waiting for your reply.
With Love,
Your Friend
Velasco