New Twist in Story of Two Women Lost at Sea for Five Months

New Twist 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, 48, and Tasha Fuiaba, 26, and their two dogs were lost at sea for five months when a Taiwanese fishing vessel found them and, eventually, they were rescued. At least those have been the headlines since the U.S. Navy picked them up on Oct. 25.

But after multiple interviews the women described a very different story. One that includes some disputed claims, but also one that may have been distorted by the media.

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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