Missing for months, 5 people found alive after what was supposed to be a 1-hour South Pacfic boat trip
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM · 1 min read
Months after it went missing in a storm, a skiff carrying nine people has been found in the South Pacific with five survivors aboard.