Pikelot Atoll

‘HELP’ written in palm fronds lands rescue for Pacific castaways

The trio became stranded on Pikelot Atoll, a tiny island in the remote Western Pacific, after their motor-powered skiff malfunctioned
A US Navy aircraft saw the "help" sign and a ship came later to rescue the stranded trio, all experienced mariners in their 40s

By AFP · 12 April 2024