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Three sailors stranded on a Pacific island were rescued after spelling "help" with palm leaves, guiding rescue efforts to their location. The men, who had been stranded for over a week, were found by a Navy aircraft after a search of over 78,000 square nautical miles. They were in good health and had their damaged boat with them, and were successfully returned to safety.
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.
Three stranded sailors were rescued from a remote island after spelling out "HELP" with leaves on the beach, leading to their discovery and rescue.