SOS message on Micronesian beach saves three stranded men after being spotted by Australian authorities

Three men who went missing have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after writing a giant SOS sign in the sand that was spotted from above, authorities say.

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

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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One thousand ways to live

it is well.

Graced

Emotional

Very smart and thoughtful!

Buhari made this Posible .

God bless President Buhari.

Just like the movie Cast Away 2000 ‧ This is one of my all time favourite films, and I
could watch it again and again without
getting bored... so go and watch
it...NOW!!

Smart initiative and eagle eye on the part of the rescue team. Kudos to them.

In Nigeria,,,,, u can even make a banner of it no1 will be there to view it.

Hard Luck

Is it that dey miscalculated... y fuel finish inside dem boat?

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Common Meeenh

In all situation use your 6

It would have be another story if it is Nigeria

Can’t happen in 9ja

I don watch this film before

Desperate times call for desperate moves

dts creativity but too bad we dont know the importance of learning such survival tips in my country..
we prefare to keep praying till GOD sends a helper...it is well

Great.

If some others , theyll just keep crying as if the cry can travel beyond the shores

Survival Instinct

Very thoughtful and creative

Good to hear

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Wetin dey happen 4 Nigeria guy? Hope say them no kidnap 3 of them. IGP need do something oooo. Buhari must win 2nd tenure sha. How u reason am brother?