Inconsistencies Emerge in Story of Two Women Lost at Sea for Five Months

Inconsistencies Emerge in Story of Two Women Lost at Sea for Five Months
Jennifer Appel (L) Tasha Fuiaba. U.S. Navy
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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Jennifer Appel, Tasha Fuiaba, and their two dogs seemed genuinely happy when the U.S. Navy came to their rescue on Oct. 25. They were lost at sea for about five months, they said.

But when journalists fact-checked their story, some particulars seemed amiss. For starters, they never activated their emergency beacon.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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