Three men who went missing for nearly 3 days are rescued from tiny Pacific island after writing giant SOS in sand

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Three men stuck on tiny Pikelot Island after their boat ran out of fuel and strayed off course spotted by Australian and US military aircraft Three men stuck on tiny Pikelot Island after their boat ran out of fuel and strayed off course spotted by Australian and US military aircraft

The men were missing in the Micronesia archipelago east of the Philippines for nearly three days before their distress signal was spotted by searchers on Australian and U.S. aircraft, the Australian defense department said.

 

The men had set out from Pulawat atoll in a 7-meter (23-foot) boat on July 30 and had intended to travel about 43 kilometers (27 miles) to Pulap atoll when they sailed off course and ran out of fuel, the department said.

 

Searchers in Guam reportedly asked for Australian help and the military ship, Canberra, which was returning to Australia from exercises in Hawaii, diverted to the area and joined forces with U.S. searchers from Guam.

 

The men were reportedly found about 190 kilometers (118 miles) from where they had set out.


“I am proud of the response and professionalism of all on board as we fulfill our obligation to contribute to the safety of life at sea wherever we are in the world," said the Canberra’s commanding officer, Capt. Terry Morrison, in a statement.

 

According to ABC News, the men were found in good condition, and an Australian military helicopter was able to land on the beach. They gave the men food and water before the Micronesian patrol vessel then pick them up.

 

SOS is a Morse code distress signal, used internationally, and was originally established for maritime use

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