Castaways rescued from deserted island by writing HELP in palm leaves – National [Video]

Three sailors were rescued from a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean after writing out the word “HELP” in palm leaves on the beach. After a week on the island, their signal for help was finally spotted by a U.S. Navy plane assisting in the search for the missing men.

A photo of the HELP sign was shared by the U.S. Coast Guard, showing the word spelled out with approximately 20 palm fronds. A small lean-to is also seen in the image.

The three men, all brothers in their 40s, were rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard ship on Tuesday from Pikelot Atoll, a remote and uninhabited island in the state of Yap, part of the Federated States of Micronesia.

“In a remarkable testament to their will to be found, the mariners spelled out ‘HELP’ on the beach using palm leaves, a crucial factor in their discovery. This act of ingenuity was pivotal in guiding rescue efforts directly to their location,” said Lt. Chelsea …