US EditionStranded sailors rescued from remote Pacific island after spelling 'HELP' with palm tree leaves
- Three stranded men in their 40s, related to each other, were rescued from an uninhabited island by the Coast Guard in Micronesia. They spelled out 'HELP' on the beach using palm leaves.
- Eventually, after persistent efforts, a Coast Guard boat joined the rescue operation. The men were taken back to Polowat after being rescued.
- The trio survived on coconuts and had access to fresh water from a small well. They were found in good health and their damaged skiff recovered.
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‘HELP’ Sign Written On Beach Gets Stranded Sailors Rescued From Remote Island
A large “HELP” sign made out of palm leaves saved the lives of three stranded sailors on a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean for more than a week after members of the U.S. Coast Guard spotted it from the sky. Sometimes you can learn a thing or two from the movies.Read more...
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Three Castaways Stranded on Island Rescued After Spelling Out ‘HELP’ Using Leaves
Castaways stranded on an island in Micronesia were rescued after spelling out ‘HELP’ in palm leaves. The U.S. Coast Guard picked up the three sailors stranded on Pikelot Atoll after they got into trouble in their small 20-foot open skiff. The men, all experienced in navigating local seas, reportedly embarked on a voyage from Polowat […] The post Three Castaways Stranded on Island Rescued After Spelling Out ‘HELP’ Using Leaves appeared first on G…
Three men rescued from Pacific island after creating ‘help’ sign on beach
Three men stranded on an uninhabited Pacific island survived for more than a week and used palm fronds to spell out “help” on the beach – leading to a rescue by Navy and Coast Guard pilots who spotted the sign from several thousand feet in the air.
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