The two mariners left Weno Island en route for Tamatam Island in an 18-foot vessel over a week ago with “limited supplies and no emergency equipment.” When the two men failed to arrive at their destination a day later, a search effort was launched in the western Pacific on Aug. 19, according to a statement released by the U.S.
Sailers Rescued On Western Pacific Island After Etching ‘sos’ On Shoreline
Peter Holley - The Washington Post, Portland Press Herald
Sat, 08/27/2016 - 12:21pm
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