EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 47 MIN
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3
from Against The Odds
With two helicopter teams exhausted and out of fuel after hours of failed attempts, the Coast Guard was forced to send out a third and final team to try to pluck the stranded fishermen from the icy waters. With no other pilots left, it fell to base commander Ted LeFeuvre to lead the final crew. And as the high winds and waves of the brutal storm refused to let up, he was forced to take unorthodox and risky measures. For more on this story, we recommend:The Last Run by Todd LewanComing Back Alive by Spike Walker (also available as an audiobook on Audible)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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With two helicopter teams exhausted and out of fuel after hours of failed attempts, the Coast Guard was forced to send out a third and final team to try to pluck the stranded fishermen from the icy waters. With no other pilots left, it fell to base commander Ted LeFeuvre to lead the final crew. And as the high winds and waves of the brutal storm refused to let up, he was forced to take unorthodox and risky measures. For more on this story, we recommend: The Last Run by Todd Lewan Coming Back Alive by Spike Walker (also available as an audiobook on Audible) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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