U.S. Coast Guard rescues 3 mariners from Pikelot Atoll [Image 1 of 2]

PIKELOT ATOLL, MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF

04.09.2024

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam

Three rescued mariners take a photo with the small boat crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) immediately following the recovery of the small boat to the cutter offshore of Pikelot Atoll, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, on April 9, 2024. The U.S. Coast Guard, in coordination with the U.S. Navy, successfully rescued three mariners stranded for over a week on Pikelot Atoll, located approximately 100 nautical miles northwest of Polowat Atoll, Chuuk State. The mariners were safely returned to Polowat Atoll, underscoring the critical search and rescue capabilities of the U.S. Coast Guard in remote Pacific regions. The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140), based out of Guam, conducted the physical rescue. U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard aircraft helped locate and establish communications with the mariners before the ship arrived. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 04.09.2024
• Date Posted: 04.12.2024 23:02
• Photo ID: 8338411
• VIRIN: 240409-G-G0020-1015
• Resolution: 1125x1500
• Size: 1.02 MB
• Location: PIKELOT ATOLL, FM