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flag Six Tongan teens survived 15 months on a remote island after a boat wreck, defying odds with unity and tradition, inspiring a new BBC series.

flag In 1965, six Tongan teens survived 15 months on a remote island after their boat wrecked en route to Fiji, using cooperation, traditional skills, and cultural values to endure extreme conditions. flag Rescued in 1966 by Australian fisherman Peter Warner, they were believed dead, with funerals held, but returned home to hero’s welcomes. flag Their story, marked by unity and resilience, contrasts with the violence in William Golding’s *Lord of the Flies*, inspiring a new BBC adaptation premiering February 9, 2026.

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