Miracle in the Pacific. Five people rescued after three months of drifting

Five survivors, including two children, overcame as many as 5.4 thousand meters. kilometers before their boat reached Fanning Island in Kiribati. As reported by the Associated Press, they were part of a nine-person group that set off on a short, hour-long crossing between the Micronesian islands of Murilo and Ruo on July 30. Unfortunately, during the cruise, they were surprised by a violent storm that pushed the boat away.

After ten days of intense searches, the Coast Guard was forced to suspend the search. It seemed that the chances of finding the missing people were minimal. Last Sunday, residents of Fanning Island spotted a boat drifting with five people on board.

Survivors have not yet revealed details about what happened during the last few months. It is not known what happened to the remaining four people who did not reach the shore with them.

The governor of the Micronesian state of Chuuk, Alexander Narruhn, cannot hide his emotion and gratitude for the miraculous rescue. "Nine people were missing on board the boat. Thank God for mercy that five of them have been found. We continue to pray for their four companions," he emphasized.