Surfers Thought They Found Abandoned Ship, Until They See Smoke Coming From Its Chimney

The plan

“We’ll go in shifts,” Dylan said. “Strong swimmers can follow us. We’ll tow others on our boards, one by one. If we keep steady, we’ll reach shore in minutes.” Ross glanced around the storage room, eyes meeting those of his crew. “They’ve waited for this day a long time,” he said. “We’ll do it. Together.” The silence broke into quiet nods, murmurs, trembling smiles.