Stranded 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…
U.S. Navy Rescues 3 Stranded Mariners After They Spell 'HELP' With Palm Fronds On Beach In Micronesia - uInterview
The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard rescued three mariners stranded on a remote Pacific Ocean islet for over a week. The trio used palm fronds to spell “HELP” on the island’s white-sand beach, ultimately leading to their rescue. The incident unfolded when the three men set out on a fishing trip around the Pikelot Atoll in Micronesia on March 31. However, their 20-foot skiff encountered treacherous swells that damaged the boat’s outboard motor. They m…
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