Family of rescued Cook Is. fisher feel 'overwhelming joy'
NewsPacific20 June 2026, 12:18pmFamily of rescued Cook Is. fisher feel 'overwhelming joy'Penny SmithCaption:Cook Islands fisherman Pone Apiuta waving down the…
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NewsPacific20 June 2026, 12:18pmFamily of rescued Cook Is. fisher feel 'overwhelming joy'Penny SmithCaption:Cook Islands fisherman Pone Apiuta waving down the…
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bloody miracle he survived out there. glad the RNZAF sorted it quick.
wonder if he had any food or water. insane survival
meanwhile the govt spends millions on consultants while our defence force is held together with zip ties. lucky this ended well
anyone know how long he was drifting for? must've been terrifying
what a legend. waving down a plane like it's nothing. pure grit
yeah but how did he get lost in the first place? seems like basic seamanship went out the window
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nah mate seas can turn quick. easy to get caught out
a life, people almost died. Have some respect
typical. can't even have a feel-good story without someone shitting on it. bet you're fun at parties mate
proper bloody good news for once. stoked for the whanau
say it louder for the people in the back 👏
So happy for the family. This is what community looks like 💕
fair call. just saying it's a lesson. glad he's alive
praying for a full recovery. man's got a second chance
honestly, respect to the crew who spotted him. tiny speck in the ocean
fr though those air force guys don't get enough credit