(CNN) Two women from Hawaii who were lost at sea for nearly five months have been rescued by the US Navy. Jennifer Appel, Tasha Fuiava and their two dogs were found Wednesday, drifting about 900 miles southeast of Japan, a Navy statement said. 'Thank God we've been rescued'For 98 days, they sent distress signals, Appel and Fuiava said, hoping to be rescued. After nearly five months lost at sea, they were finally spotted by a Taiwanese fishing vessel. Appel, Fuiava, Zeus and Valentine are safe with the US Navy.

Source: CNN October 27, 2017 09:22 UTC