US Navy Rescues Castaways From Remote Uninhabited Pacific Island
Three castaways were rescued from an uninhabited Pacific island after the US Navy spotted their ‘help’ sign made with palm leaves. 3 mariners safe after joint rescue by #USCG@USPacificFleet@US7thFleet@Amver More: https://t.co/g0j8k8f5eupic.twitter.com/DRcHyBApVQ — USCG Hawaii Pacific (@USCGHawaiiPac) April 9, 2016 ITV reports: After a large wave swamped their 9-foot skiff, the trio managed to swim nearly two miles at night to the remote island of Fanadik in Micronesia. Upon arrival, they built the help sign and waited to be rescued. Three days later, they were found.