Nestor Masangkay is McFarlane's ex-partner. Masangkay found reference to the meteorite on Isla Desolacion in books and decided to go to the island himself to investigate. Masangkay is alone when he finds the meteorite. It is raining and there is some lightening when Masangkay uncovers a section of the meteorite. Masangkay touches the meteorite and is immediately blown out of his newly dug hole and disintegrated as though he were hit by lightening. Masangkay's body is found by Puppup, a local Indian who often explores the area. Masangkay's diary and equipment is taken by Puppup and sold on the main island, eventually reaching Lloyd. It is this discovery that brings the Lloyd party to Isla Desolacion to recover the meteorite.