On August 2nd 1981, the Hong Kong freighter ship Primrose grounded on the North Sentinel Island reef. The crew called for help, but no help would be coming anytime soon. Heavy seas kept the Primrose from reaching a nearby island. When the sailors thought all hope was lost, they saw men coming to "help" them- from the wrong direction. About twelve black men emerged onto the island sand. The shipmates were confused because they thought this island was deserted. The sailors needed help and therefore called to the strange men. To their surprise, the men began attacking them! Spears and arrows plunged into the water close to the ship. Luckily enough, the islanders couldn't get close to the Primrose by boat because of the hard weather. Finally, an Indian helicopter arrived to save the crew, almost too late. Who were the men from this not so deserted island? ("Andaman Tribes" 2017).