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This scene recounts a tragic and intense moment from February 11, 2017, when the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a distress signal from the fishing vessel Destination, located about one mile west of St. George Island in the Bering Sea.

The Coast Guard’s urgent broadcast reached out to nearby vessels, requesting assistance in locating the Destination, which had sent an emergency beacon.

A helicopter was dispatched, and after some time, debris from the vessel, including a life ring with the name “Destination,” was discovered. The debris field indicated a catastrophic event had occurred, leaving the fate of the crew uncertain.

Despite the hope that survivors might be found on a life raft, the search revealed no immediate signs of life, survival suits, or other indications of escape.

The scene conveys the tension, sadness, and camaraderie among the fishing community, as fellow fishermen and the Coast Guard worked together in hopes of rescuing the crew.

Casey McManus, captain of the Northwestern, learns the tragic news and reflects on the loss of his friend Jeff Hathaway, captain of the Destination, adding a personal layer to the unfolding tragedy.

The scene’s poignant reminder of the dangers of commercial fishing and the emotional toll it takes on those involved was captured in both the reality of the moment and the raw emotions of those responding to the disaster.