It’s a modern-day “Castaway.” Three stranded boaters were rescued from a remote Pacific island this week thanks to their clever “help” sign spelled out in palm fronds. The men were fishing off the Pikelot Atoll, which is part of Micronesia, on March 31 when their 20-foot boat was overtaken by swells, US Coast Guard officials said in a statement. The skiff’s outboard motor was damaged, and the men were forced to abandon ship on Pikelot, the outlet explained. Read more at https://nypost.com/2024/04/11/world-news/three-stranded-boaters-rescued-from-remote-pacific-island-thanks-to-clever-help-sign/ #pikellot #castaway #stranded #coastguard The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Subscribe to New York Post Sports: https://www.youtube.com/c/nypostsports Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/ Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/nypost Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYPost