Heinz offered 'ketchup boat guy' boat with GPS, didn't get enough cash

Heinz offered the fisherman who survived 24 days at sea a new boat with GPS, but he didn't get enough money to buy one with a navigation system

Elvis FrancoisHeinz asked Francois if he wanted to receive money or for the company to buy him one, and he chose to take the money, both said.

He added that he didn't think he could ask for more because he's"from a very small village" and doesn't have"a proper education."He spent EC$18,000 on a small boat and EC$20,000 on two motors. Insider has viewed documentation of the sum Heinz paid him and receipts for what Francois has spent.

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