Coast Guard: Cape Disappointment / Pacific Northwest Season 1 Episode 3 The Only Option
- TV-PG
- February 23, 2014
- 42 min
In Coast Guard: Cape Disappointment / Pacific Northwest season 1 episode 3, titled "The Only Option," the crew faces one of their toughest challenges yet. A fishing vessel has run aground near the treacherous coastline of Cape Disappointment, and the crew must act quickly to try to save the crew members and salvage the vessel.
As the crew approaches the scene, they are met with rough waters and strong winds. The vessel is tilting precariously and waves are crashing against it, making it difficult for the crew to get close enough to the stranded fishing boat. The crew members on board the fishing vessel are in desperate need of rescue, but the situation is too dangerous for a traditional rescue operation.
The Coast Guard crew decides that their only option is to use a helicopter to airlift the fishermen to safety. The helicopter pilot and crew must work together to lower a rescue basket onto the tilting vessel, which is a challenging feat due to the rough weather conditions.
Once the rescue basket is in place, one by one, crew members from the fishing boat are lifted into the helicopter. It's a tense and nerve-wracking scene as the rescuers work quickly and carefully to get everyone off the fishing vessel safely.
The crew eventually manages to rescue all of the fishermen, but their work isn't done yet. They must now try to salvage the fishing vessel, which is still stuck on the shoreline. The crew members carefully navigate their way around the rocks and strong currents as they work to free the vessel.
The episode also showcases the camaraderie and teamwork necessary for a successful search and rescue mission. The Coast Guard crew members work seamlessly together, relying on each other for support and guidance throughout the operation.
"The Only Option" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that highlights the bravery and skill of the Coast Guard crew members as they navigate dangerous waters to save lives and protect the coastline.