U.S. Coast Guard

“Our profound condolences to family and friends of those who did not arrive with them,”

U.S. Coast Guard · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-03

The U.S. Coast Guard expressed condolences in an email to the Associated Press after five of nine missing people were rescued off Fanning Island in Kiribati.

“Incredible and wonderful news these five folks were found and are receiving care,”

U.S. Coast Guard · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-03

The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that a skiff with nine people aboard had been reported missing after failing to return to Ruo Island in Micronesia on July 30.