Coast Guard rescues family stranded for days in Pacific after boat failure sets them adrift

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A family of three was found after spending nearly a week stranded at sea.

The group was located Monday by the U.S.Coast Guard in the Pacific Oceanafter their tripwas reported as overdue, the Coast Guard said in a news release.

The family members, two men and one woman, departed from Fananu Island — in the state of Chuuk and part of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in the western Pacific Ocean — on March 30 for nearby Murillo Island.They never arrived aftertheir single outboard enginestopped working, according to officials.

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Authorities in the FSM as well as the U.S.Embassy reported the vessel missing April 5, prompting a search effort.

Later that night, the crew of the U.S.Coast Guard cutter Midgett spotted the family’s 23-foot skiff in waters offChuuk State.

U.S. Coast Guard cutter crew locates small skiff at night during search and rescue mission near Chuuk State.

A family of three was rescued after nearly a week stranded at sea when a U.S.Coast Guard crew spotted their disabled boat in the Pacific, pictured above, in the far background. (Seaman Lauren Taber/U.S.Coast Guard)

Rescue crews faced difficult conditions during the operation.

Waves reached up to 10 feet and the search area spanned more than 14,000 square nautical miles,the Coast Guardnoted.

Family walking towards the helicopter after a U.S. Coast Guard rescue.

The family members — two are pictured above — were safely rescued by the Coast Guard without injuries and taken to Chuuk State.(U.S.Coast Guard/Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)

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“Our bridge watch standers spotted the small skiff in rough seas just after midnight, and that kind of situational awareness does not happen by accident,” said Capt.Brian Whisler, commanding officer of Midgett, according to the release. 

“It is what this crew trains for, and I could not be prouder of how they performed.”

successful search and rescue missionnot only reflect the highest standards of professionalism and humanity, but also reinforce the deep and enduring partnership between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia,” Johnson said.

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Family hugging after the coast guard rescued family at sea.

Officials praised the rescue, saying it showed swift action, professionalism and strong partnership.At right, an emotional embrace. (U.S.Coast Guard/Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson and James Warguez)

The search involved coordination between multiple Coast Guard units, includingteams in Guam and Hawaii, as well as support from regional partners, the department said.

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An American woman wasreported missingafter she fell overboard during a boat trip near Hope Town and was swept away by strong currents, according to local police.Authorities said the woman disappeared during an evening outing with her husband, who later paddled to shore and alerted officials.

Search efforts involving multiple agencies were launched as officials warned that boating conditions in the Bahamas can be dangerous, with the U.S.State Department urgingtravelers to exercise increased caution.

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