Timothy Shaddock, the Australian who was rescued by a Mexican ship after being at the drift more than two months in the Pacificdecided to leave in Mexico Bellathe dog that was his faithful companion before and during the shipwreck.
“The dog was given by Timothy to the captain of the ship that saved his life”revealed this Wednesday to local media Antonio Guerra, director of the company that owns the tuna boat that carried out the rescue.
Shaddock, 54, was located days ago on the high seas aboard his damaged catamaran. With Bellashe survived on raw fish and rainwater.
The Australian has explained that the bitch, mixed breed with dark fur and golden spotsIn fact she’s Mexican and was found wandering just before leaving.
He tried to find her a home three times, but the animal always ended up following him and therefore decided to take her as a travel companion.