Swallowed by Sandy: The Hollywood Ship's Last Voyage and the Heroes Who Saved Its Crew | E 152

In this episode of 'The Crux True Survival Story Podcast,' medical professionals and wilderness survival enthusiasts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh recount the dramatic tale of the Coast Guard's rescue of the HMS Bounty crew during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. The episode delves into the fateful decisions made by Captain Robin Walbridge, the harrowing experiences of the 16 crew members, and the heroic efforts of Coast Guard rescue swimmers Randy Haba and Daniel Todd. Sadly, the disaster resulted in the loss of Captain Walbridge and crew member Claudene Christian. Through detailed storytelling, the episode highlights both the human capacity for error and acts of extraordinary bravery.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:31 Setting the Scene: Hurricane Sandy

01:12 Captain Walbridge's Decision

01:43 The HMS Bounty: A Star of the Sea

02:56 Facing the Storm: Crew and Challenges

07:03 The Coast Guard to the Rescue

08:56 Survival in the Water

10:49 Rescue Operations Begin

13:15 The Heroic Efforts of Rescue Swimmers

16:55 Chaos in the Waves

17:11 Todd's Heroic Efforts

18:32 Aerial Ballet: Helicopter Pilots' Challenge

19:48 Tragic Losses and Near Misses

21:49 Claudine Christian: A Fascinating Character

25:05 The Aftermath and Investigation

30:30 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts

32:08 Podcast Outro and Listener Engagement

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