Coverage dated November 2, 2026 to November 3, 2026

5 people rescued in South Pacific after months at sea, 4 still missing

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The U.S. Coast Guard in Guam confirmed that the skiff with nine people aboard had been reported missing in July.

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  1. New York Post

    Two children among 5 rescued after being stranded in Pacific Ocean for three months: officials (opens New York Post)

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    Two children and three other people were miraculously found alive and rescued after being stranded on a tiny boat in the Pacific Ocean for three months, officials said. The group was among nine who set off from the island of Murilo in Micronesia for a one-hour tour on July 30, before being swept awa…

  2. Just the News

    Three adults and two children rescued in South Pacific after being adrift for months (opens Just the News)

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    They were part of a group of nine who set off on July 30 for what was intended to be a routine one-hour crossing between two South Pacific islands in Micronesia, when they were caught in a storm.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Authorities say 5 people rescued in Kiribati after 3 months drifting at sea (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Authorities say five people, including two children, have been rescued in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff

  4. KTLA Los Angeles

    Five rescued after 3 months lost at sea on a small boat (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Five people, including two children, were rescued this week in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff, authorities said. Another four remained missing.

  5. FOX 21 Colorado Springs

    After months lost at sea on a small boat, 5 people are rescued in the island nation of Kiribati (opens FOX 21 Colorado Springs)

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    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Five people, including two children, were rescued this week in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff, authorities said. Another four remained missing.

  6. CBS News

    5 people rescued in South Pacific after months at sea, 4 still missing (opens CBS News)

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    The U.S. Coast Guard in Guam confirmed that the skiff with nine people aboard had been reported missing in July.

  7. Revolver News

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