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"Rescuers Save Castaways Using 'HELP' Sign Made of Palm Fronds"

Three men stranded on an uninhabited Pacific island used palm fronds to spell out "HELP" on the beach, leading to their rescue by Navy and Coast Guard aviators. They had embarked on a fishing trip from Pulawat Atoll, but their boat was damaged when it hit a coral reef. After being reported missing, a search covering 78,000 square miles began, and they were eventually spotted and rescued by the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. This is the second such rescue on Pikelot Atoll, with a similar incident occurring in 2020.

1 year ago•Source: Military Times

"3 Men Rescued from Remote Pacific Island Using 'Help' Sign"

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2.74 min•1 year ago

"3 Men Rescued from Remote Pacific Island Using 'Help' Sign"

Three sailors in their 40s were rescued from Pikelot Atoll in the Pacific after being stranded for over a week, having spelled out "HELP" with palm leaves on the beach. The men, on a fishing trip, were reported missing when their boat became non-functional, prompting a search and rescue mission involving the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy. After being located and provided with supplies, they were rescued and returned home, showcasing the strong cooperation between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia.

via ABC News

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