Lost-at-sea saga marked by inconsistencies, changing stories
HONOLULU — The dramatic story of two Honolulu women who were lost at sea for nearly six months before being rescued by the U.S. Navy played out on front pages and websites worldwide. But in the days since, inconsistencies in their account have come to light, and some of their story has changed.
Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava said they intended to take their sailboat, the Sea Nymph, from Honolulu to Tahiti, then sail around the South Pacific before heading back to Honolulu in November.
But they said they encountered engine problems, suffered damage to the boat’s masthead and lost all communications.
Here’s a look at some of the inconsistencies in their story: