They set out on an hour-long cruise between the islands. Five people were found only after three months.

Nine people embarked on a journey that was supposed to last an hour but ended in disaster when a storm caused their boat to disappear in the Pacific. After ten days of searching, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended the operation, leading families to lose hope. Nearly three months later, five survivors were found on Fanning Island in Kiribati, having traveled approximately 5,400 kilometers. They were severely dehydrated and malnourished but are now recovering. The fate of the remaining four crew members remains unknown, with some reports suggesting they may have died. Similar incidents in the Pacific highlight the dangers of small boat journeys, often exacerbated by poor preparation and mechanical failures.