On the Edge of Survival

During a fierce storm off Alaska's Aleutian Islands, a cargo ship ran aground, leading to a daring Coast Guard rescue mission amidst treacherous conditions. Despite the crew's efforts and heroic helicopter rescues, disaster struck when a rescue chopper was overwhelmed by a rogue wave, plunging into the cold, unforgiving ocean. Based on interviews, documents, and photos, this gripping account by Spike Walker explores one of the most intense survival stories in Alaskan waters.