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Stranded on an Island: Crew Spells ‘HELP’ and Survives to Tell the Tale

Just like in the movies, 3 members of the crew are stranded on an island, write the word HELP on the beach, and reveal how they will get through the week.

Three members of the crew were stranded on a small island. in the Pacific Ocean for more than a week Assisting with US Navy and Coast Guard operations. After spelling the word “HELP” on the beach using palm leaves.

The three men were rescued on Pikelot Island, a deserted island. Tuesday night (April 9), according to US Coast Guard officials. The unidentified men, an experienced sailor in his 40s, had been sailing on a fishing trip on Sunday. It was the Easter holiday (March 31), but their boat was hit by waves so strong that the outboard engine was damaged. causing them to reach the nearest shore

The search began the following Saturday. when a woman called the Coast Guard Joint Rescue Center to report the incident. It was reported that her three uncles had not been home for almost a week. The US Coast Guard launches search and rescue operations in Micronesia. It covers an area of ​​more than 78,000 square nautical miles. with assistance from the US Navy and its allies.

Progress was made when Navy planes sent from the US Air Force base in the Japanese city of Okinawa spelled out ‘HELP’ spotted on the beach.

“This smart step is key to directing support directly to them.” U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Chelsea Garcia identified in the statement

flight attendant Send survival items to help the three disaster victims along with radio communication. They replied that they were in good health. while stuck on the island They ate coconuts on the island and drank water from a small pool to survive, and were able to save a rowing boat that had been damaged.

Later Tuesday morning the Coast Guard vessel USCGC Oliver Henry arrived at the island and helped the three victims home safely.

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