World He was lost at sea for 24 days. Ketchup, seasoning and rainwater helped him survive. January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Saleen Martin, USA TODAY Comments Off on He was lost at sea for 24 days. Ketchup, seasoning and rainwater helped him survive. In addition to surviving on ketchup and seasoning while lost at sea, 47-year-old Elvis Francois collected rainwater with a cloth.