It was supposed to be a brief and relaxing getaway, a short escape to the sun-drenched shores of the Caribbean. But for two young avreichem from New York, their tropical vacation turned into a terrifying ordeal, as they vanished without a trace, setting off a frantic international rescue effort that ended in nothing short of a neis. The two men had traveled to Aruba with a third avreich, eager to enjoy a few days of rest before returning to their daily routines. While one remained at the hotel, the others ventured out for an afternoon excursion, their spirits high as they embarked on their adventure. Hours passed and the third avreich reached out to see where they were, but his calls and messages went unanswered. Concern gave way to panic. Their friend, now gripped with fear, reached out to askanim, and within moments, the gravity of the situation became painfully clear—two young Jewish men were missing in the Caribbean Sea. Chabad of Aruba says it was connected by Rabbi Dudi Farkas of Chabad of Olympia to Chaverim Of Rockland, which is renowned for its advanced search and rescue capabilities. Together, they sprang into action, working alongside local authorities to locate the missing men. For three and a half agonizing hours, uncertainty hung heavy. Every possibility loomed large, every scenario played out in the minds of their loved ones. And then, in a miraculous moment, the Aruba Coast Guard spotted them adrift in the rough waters of the open ocean. They were cold, wet, and exhausted. A lot more importantly, however, they were alive. The men’s jet skis had capsized, leaving them stranded far from shore, battling the elements. Yet, against all odds, their tefillos were answered. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)