Earlier this year I had the distinct honor and privilege to write a feature article for Times of the Islands about an astounding rescue at sea of four survivors of a plane crash. Those involved in the search and rescue, as well as the pilot who skillfully ditched the plan off Grand Turk that fateful January day in 2023, generously gave their time to write the story. And what a story!
As the article lays out, the four souls on the small twin-engine Cessna should not have survived the crash in those 8-10 foot seas. Nor should they have been found drifting in the ocean for hours. But thanks to the tenacity and seamanship of local boat captain, Kell Talbot, and his crew members Anthony Forbes and Jervis Simmons–along with unexpected guidance from a pod of dolphins–they all survived. Yes, three dolphins showed up to take Kell and crew straight to the survivors! It’s also a story about how Turks Islanders all pulled together when the call came. A magical day for all of us. Read the full story in the Articles tab.
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