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"Stranded Pacific Castaways Rescued Through 'HELP' Sign, Prompting Unexpected Reunion"

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Source: CNN
"Stranded Pacific Castaways Rescued Through 'HELP' Sign, Prompting Unexpected Reunion"
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Three mariners stranded on a Pacific Ocean islet were rescued after spelling out "HELP" using palm fronds, leading to an unexpected family reunion when a Coast Guard rescuer turned out to be related to them. The men had been stranded for over a week on the uninhabited Pikelot Atoll, living off coconut meat and fresh water from a small well. This is the second rescue from Pikelot in four years, with the previous incident also involving castaways spelling out a distress signal on the beach.

Topics:nationhuman-interest#family-reunion#human-interest#micronesia#pacific-ocean#rescue-mission#us-navy
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  3. Three Castaways Rescued From Remote Pacific Island  The Maritime Executive
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