An Aircrew Were On A Remote Patrol When They Spotted Strange Signs Of Life On A Deserted Island
While flying above some remote islands near the Bahamas, a crew from the U.S. Coast Guard gaze down at the pristine atoll below, admiring its untouched beauty. The islands had been uninhabited for centuries — or at least, that's the official story. But when their aircraft dips a little closer, the servicemen spot something that seems to be moving frantically. And this is just the beginning.
Unusual activity
It’s the start of an adventure the Coast Guard members will never forget. As they fly closer, they see signs of unusual activity on a remote island that lies around 45 miles off the Cuban coast. Known as Anguilla Cay, this place has never played home to any villages or communities. Instead, it’s just an empty stretch of sand and grass. So, what on Earth has managed to catch the crew off guard?
Something stirring below
If we let our imaginations run away with us, there are plenty of things the Coast Guard could have noticed on this empty island. Perhaps they detected a mysterious ‘X’ marking the spot of some long-lost forgotten treasure? Or maybe they saw evidence that, against the odds, some people had made their home in this faraway place?
Unexpected development
Either of these discoveries would have been extraordinary for this Coast Guard crew. Operating out of Opa-locka – just north of Miami – the team typically focus on rescue missions in the waters between Florida and Cuba. On this day, though, they were in for something totally unexpected.
Seen it all
And it’s fair to say that the Coast Guard crewmembers have seen a lot. Their air station was opened in June 1932, and it was something of a trailblazer as the first base to use advanced aircraft to conduct rescues out on the ocean. Then, more than three decades after opening, the facility was relocated to the city of Opa-locka, where it remains to this day. Normally, though, exploring desert islands isn’t part of the Coast’s Guard agenda.
