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Mike Corey (Host)

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576 total appearances

Appearances Over Time

Podcast Appearances

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

But we gotta make it quick, Fred.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

We're almost at bingo fuel.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

Bingo is the amount of fuel they'll need to fly back to land, so Kalt wastes no time.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

He gets the basket back in position, spots the other two survivors, and starts directing Torpy towards them.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

Kalt still feels terrible about losing the skipper, but he can't dwell on that now.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

They've still got a chance to save more lives.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

Mike DeCapua tries to swim towards the basket, but he can't seem to get his limbs to work.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

Diggy Mork is basically dragging him, cursing all the way.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

About 20 minutes ago, they were elated to see Bob Doyle and Mark Morley get pulled to safety.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

Just as Bob and Mike reached the helicopter, it disappeared from view behind a huge wave.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

But then, it was overhead again, lowering the basket.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

After a few more tries, it finally dropped close enough for Mike and Gigi to make a dash for it.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

Somehow, they reach the basket, and both manage to climb in.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

But as soon as it begins to rise, a wave crashes into them, plunging both men and the entire basket underwater.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

For what feels like the millionth time, Mike holds his breath and waits for the wave to spit him back out.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

But this time, he's also trying to cling to the basket, which the wave has sent spinning like a top.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

He can feel himself getting dizzy, losing his balance and his grip.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

The basket resurfaces, taking Mike and Gigi along with it.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

But Mike is starting to fall backwards.

Against The Odds
Coast Guard Rescue on Alaska's High Seas | Hanging On | 3

The basket's metal bars slip from his grasp and he tumbles out.