3 castaways rescued from Pacific island after writing 'HELP' with leaves
US News: US Navy and Coast Guard saved mariners on Pikelot Island by spotting their distress signal with palm fronds. Mariners survived on coconut meat until f
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US News: US Navy and Coast Guard saved mariners on Pikelot Island by spotting their distress signal with palm fronds. Mariners survived on coconut meat until f
Three men in their 40s washed up on a desert island found an ingenious way to be noticed by rescue teams — they spelled out "HELP" in palm fronds. The US Navy spotted the message and rescued the trio in good health.
Three fisherman who were stranded on a small Pacific island for more than a week were rescued after making a “HELP” sign with palm leaves on the beach.
A U.S. Navy and Coast Guard operation on Tuesday rescued three mariners stranded on a tiny Pacific Ocean islet for more than a week after the trio spelled out \
The trio, all experienced mariners in their 40s, became stranded on a lonely island after setting off from Micronesia's Polowat Atoll on March 31 in their motor-powered skiff which subsequently experienced damage.