Five Micronesians Rescued After Three Months Lost at Sea
Five people from Micronesia were found alive in Kiribati after drifting at sea for three months. The group, consisting of three adults and two children, was blown off course from Murilo to Ruo on July 30. The U.S. Coast Guard had previously ended its search. Villagers on Fanning Island discovered the survivors on November 1. A local pastor provided initial care. Nursing officer Paukin Tororo reported that the severely dehydrated individuals are beginning to recover. Governor Alexander Narruhn stated that talks are underway to repatriate the five, while the fate of the four missing passengers remains unknown.