A family of three has been safely rescued after going missing in waters near Chuuk state.

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett located the missing family on April 6 after receiving reports that their vessel was overdue.

The family, two men and one woman, departed Fananu Island on March 30 but failed to arrive at Murillo island after their single outboard engine stopped working.

The cutter spotted the 23-foot skiff just after midnight in rough seas, where waves reached up to 10 feet. All three survivors were found uninjured and safely transported to Weno in Chuuk state for return home.

The search involved coordination between multiple coast guard units, including air support from Hawai‘i and additional crews from Guam.

Officials say the successful rescue highlights the importance of regional partnerships and maintaining a strong maritime presence across the Pacific.