Flying Into 30-foot Waves: A Coast Guard Pilot And Swimmer

November 09, 2012

Flying Into 30-foot Waves: A Coast Guard Pilot And Swimmer

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Dick speaks with U.S. Coast Guard helicopter pilot Jane Pena, who flew into Hurricane Sandy to rescue the crew of the HMS Bounty that went down in high seas. She passes the phone to Coast Guard swimmer Randy Haba, who was lowered into the storm with flippers and a snorkel mask. He swam to a life raft and one-by-one rescued five crew members and hoisted them back up into the helicopter.

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November 09, 2012