Michigan boys missing

An amber alert has been issued for Alexander, 7, Andrew, 9, and Tanner Skelton, 5.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• NEW: Dozens have searched for three missing boys along Michigan-Ohio border
• An Amber Alert is out for three boys -- ages 5, 7 and 9 -- who were last seen Friday
• The boy's father told police he left the boys with a woman he'd met on the internet
• Police still don't know if the father's story is true or whether the woman he mentions is real

(CNN) -- Police and neighbors were searching for three young Michigan boys Saturday who have been missing since their father claimed he dropped them off with a woman before trying to kill himself a day earlier.
The father survived his suicide attempt and is being cared for in a mental health facility, said Morenci, Michigan, Police Chief Larry Weeks on Saturday.
But Michigan authorities do not know what has happened to his boys -- 5-year-old Tanner Skelton, 7-year-old Alexander William Skelton and 9-year-old Andrew Skelton -- prompting them to issue an Amber Alert on Friday.
Weeks said that the boys' father, John Skelton, told police that he dropped the boys off Friday morning with a woman he identified as Joann Taylor -- in part to ensure they didn't see him while and after he tried to commit suicide.
John Skelton told police that the woman, whom he allegedly met on the internet, was supposed to drop the boys off at their home in Morenci, a southern Michigan town of about 2,400 people about 40 miles west-northwest of Toledo, around 3 p.m. Friday.
But the boys never went home and, Weeks added, authorities still aren't sure if John Skelton's story -- including Joann Taylor's existence -- is true or a fabrication.
"We have not been able to locate a Joann Taylor or confirm that she even exists," Weeks told reporters Saturday evening.
The last non-family member saw the boys at 5 p.m. on Thursday, according to the chief.
Their mother, Tanya, has been with police "virtually the entire day" on Saturday, answering questions and serving as what Weeks called a "valuable resource at this time."
Weeks said Tanya Skelton had "contact with someone alleging to be Joann," adding only that this communication was not necessarily by phone or in person.
According to the Amber Alert, Taylor may have been from Jackson or Hillsdale counties and may be driving a silver van. Still, Weeks reiterated that they have yet to confirm she is real and, if so, if she is with the boys.
Saturday's press conference was crowded with media and residents of Morenci, many of whom have been searching for the young boys. Dozens spent Saturday searching along Bean Creek, Wakefield Park and the Riverside Natural Area -- all in Morenci -- according to Toledo-based CNN affiliate WUPW.
"We just hope they're somewhere safe and warm playing video games," volunteer Carol Garcia told WUPW.
But authorities thus far have offered few tips pointing community members to places where the young Skeltons might be.
"We understand their drive and desire to be out there," said Weeks. "The fact is, I cannot tell the community there's a specific location they should be searching."

The alert notes that Tanner is 3 feet, 6 inches tall, has strawberry blond hair, has blue eyes and weighs about 40 pounds. Alexander is 3 feet, 9 inches tall, has brown hair and eyes, weighs about 45 pounds and has scars on his hairline and chin. The oldest brother, Andrew, is 4 feet, 1 inch tall, has brown hair and eyes and weighs roughly 57 pounds.

Stranded 50 Days at Sea.

Stranded 50 Days at Sea,save. Eating raw meat and minur seagulls rain water to survive so their mainstay.
Friday, November 26, 2010, 10:16 GMT

Philllipe Croizon swim across the English Channel (AP Photo / Jeremy Croizon)
Three teenage New Zealand managed to survive when stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean sea for 50 days. Though relatives back home already thought they had died so that already held a mourning ceremony.
According to the daily page Sydney Morning Herald (SMH), the three young men were rescued on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. They named Samuel Perez and Filo Filo - both aged 15 years - and Edward Nasau (14 years).
The three teens were reported missing on Oct. 5 last when their small aluminum boat ride drifting off the coast of New Zealand. Search by New Zealand air force troops returned no results.
 Thought all three had died, the family on the island of Atafu initiative held a mourning ceremony. However, the atmosphere of sorrow turned to joy after hearing the news that they had found alive by a fishing boat. Despite weak limp, the three teens were still waving his hand toward the ship.
"We saw a small boat and we realized it was weird. We see there are some people in it and they should not be there, "said Tai Fredricson, a crew of fishermen who first saw them as reported by the SMH.
"They are very thin but in good condition considering what they went through," continued Fredricson.
They found 1300 miles from where they disappeared, exactly in the western part of uvea or near the waters east of Fiji. Fredricson know the true condition of someone who is stranded. So, they should not be directly given water and food, but must be infused first.
They managed to survive at sea for 50 days with only rainwater to drink and eat a sea gull. The bird they eat it raw and installments for a few days.
 "Somehow they can catch a sea gull. I do not know how, which obviously they caught him, "said Fredricson again.
When thirsty, they rely on rain water. But for a few days, they were forced to drink sea water because of a little rain does not go down.
"They're taking little by little sea water, is not a good idea, but they only do it for a few days," said Fredricson saying that they could die if it continues to consume sea water.
On Friday, November 26, 2010, they will be flown to the island of Fiji for treatment before going home. Struggle three teenagers were considered a miracle by many people, including crew members who found them.
Philllipe Croizon berenang melintasi Selat Inggris (AP Photo/ Jeremy Croizon)