Beach SOS saves men stranded on a tiny Micronesian island after going missing for three days when boat breaks - The Sun

THREE sailors have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after writing a giant SOS sign in the sand that was spotted from above.

The men had been missing for three days when they were found on the uninhabited Pikelot Island in Micronesia by Australian and US forces on Sunday.

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Three sailors were rescued after a 'SOS' was spotted from aboveCredit: EPA

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They were found on Pikelot island in Micronesia

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The sailors were found about 118 miles from where they had set outCredit: EPA

The men were reportedly sailing between the atolls of Pulawat and Pulap on July 30, a journey of 27 miles (43km) when their boat ran out of fuel.

The sailors were found about 118 miles (190km) from where they had set out.

Authorities in Guam initiated the search but called for Australian help after receiving reports the men were missing on August 1.

The military vessel Canberra joined the operation while returning to Australia from Hawaii.

The men were found in good condition with no major injuries, according to the Australian Defence Force.

After their SOS message was spotted, an Australian military helicopter landed on the beach and gave the men food and water.

A Micronesian patrol vessel was reportedly heading to the island to pick up the stranded men.

Canberra's Commanding Officer Captain Terry Morrison praised the co-ordination of the response.

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"I am proud of the response and professionalism of all on board as we fulfil our obligation to contribute to the safety of life at sea wherever we are in the world," he said.

Pikelot Island is less than half a kilometre long and is a low-lying, heavily-forested atoll.

Micronesia, located in the western Pacific, consists of some 600 tiny islands.

A pair of stranded mariners, both in their 50s, were rescued from East Fayu Island in August 2016 after a US Navy helicopter spotted their SOS message.

SOS is an internationally recognised distress signal that originates from Morse code.

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The 'SOS' message was visible from aboveCredit: EPA

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Men were pictured standing on the Micronesian islandCredit: AP:Associated Press

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Army soldiers pictured delivering food and supplies to the stranded menCredit: EPA

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2020-08-04 08:42:00Z
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