Three Men Rescued from Remote Pacific Island After Signaling for Help

Stranded for over a week, the men used palm fronds to create a visible 'HELP' sign, which was crucial for their discovery and rescue by U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.

• The men embarked from Pulawat Atoll on March 31 and were reported missing after their boat was damaged by a coral reef.
• A U.S. Navy aircraft spotted the 'HELP' sign on Pikelot Island, leading to a coordinated rescue operation.
• Survival kits and a radio were dropped to the stranded men, who maintained their health with local resources until help arrived.
• This incident marks another rescue at Pikelot Atoll, following similar events in 2020 and 2016.
• The U.S. Coast Guard recommends mariners carry emergency beacons to enhance safety during such voyages.

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