These Stranded Teens Lived A Real Life 'Lord of the Flies'

Speaking With the King

The King was a very important figure to the people of Tonga. After a long day of celebration, Peter Warner was excited for his next big adventure: meeting with the King! He was brought to the capital to converse with the man himself, King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV. He was the leader, and Peter had some big plans. Peter would later recall the king saying “thank you for rescuing six of my subjects.”

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