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Originally Published 1 year ago — by WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
Three men in their 40s, stranded on Pikelot Atoll for over a week, were rescued after creating a "Help" sign with palm leaves on the beach, which was spotted by a US Coast Guard and Navy aircraft. The mariners were found after a distress call from a relative prompted a search and rescue operation, and were saved by a US Coast Guard ship on April 9.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
A woman survived for four days after falling 100ft off a road in the California wilderness, trapped due to low temperatures and lack of phone reception, before being rescued by a hiker who found her truck and called for help. She was flown to a hospital and is considered lucky to be alive, facing risks of hypothermia and other injuries. Mount Baldy, known for its dangerous terrain, has seen numerous rescues and incidents, including fatalities, in recent years.