After drifting some 750 miles [1,200 km], he was picked up near Aitutaki, one of the Cook Islands, on July 10, more than 45 pounds [20 kg] lighter than when he left.
Nokļuvis viļņu varā, Raioaoa savā laivā nopeldēja 1200 kilometrus, un 10. jūlijā viņu izglāba pie Aitutaki, vienas no Kuka salām.