As time passed, the crew's situation grew more desperate. The harsh environment, disease, and lack of resources took their toll, and several crew members died. The remaining crew members became increasingly desperate, with some attempting to find a way off the island and others succumbing to despair.
After several weeks of struggling to survive, a group of crew members, led by Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, one of the expedition's leaders, decided to explore the island and search for help. They eventually stumbled upon a group of indigenous people, who provided them with food and shelter. The crew members were later rescued by a passing ship and returned to Spain, where they were hailed as heroes for their survival story. stranded on santa astarta