"Stranded Sailors Rescued After Creating 'HELP' Sign with Palm Leaves"

Three mariners stranded on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean were rescued after spelling out "HELP" with palm leaves on the beach. The men were stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their skiff's motor was damaged, leaving them without a way to return. A U.S. Navy aircraft spotted the distress signal and dropped survival packages to the men until further help arrived. The U.S. Coast Guard then rescued the men and returned them to safety, highlighting the effective coordination and partnership between the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Navy, and regional partners.