Stranded Sailors Rescued by Spelling 'HELP' with Leaves on Remote Pacific Island
TL;DR
The Coast Guard rescued three men from a remote island after spotting a 'HELP' sign they had made on the ground, which was visible from the air. The men had been stranded on the island and were located by the Coast Guard during a routine patrol.
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- 3 men stranded on a Pacific island were rescued by spelling 'help' with palm leaves NPR
- US Coast Guard, Navy rescue 3 fishermen from deserted island after spelling 'HELP' with palms Fox News
- Stranded sailors rescued after making 'HELP' sign with leaves NBC News
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