The Sea Rescuers — Season 1, Episode 2: Sunken freighter: Rescue in the storm?

Episode synopsis

Twenty-four ships, eight helicopters, and two airplanes are now involved in the dramatic search for the sailors adrift at sea. Every minute counts as the search area in the turbulent North Sea continues to expand due to wind, drift, and currents. The rescuers are battling not only the unforgiving elements but also another danger: drifting wreckage could damage their ships and endanger the rescuers themselves. With each passing hour, the tension mounts – until finally, a sailor is found.

About The Sea Rescuers

Between storms and towering waves, in sunshine or in the dead of night: Sea rescuers from the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) risk their lives for people in distress on the high seas! The documentary series "The Sea Rescuers" accompanies these heroes of the seas up close during their spectacular missions on the North and Baltic Seas.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Sunken freighter: Eight men overboard
• E3Force 7 wind: Survival in the storm
• E4Firefighting operation: Ship in flames
• E5Ship in distress: Nighttime operation
• E6Emergency doctor on board
• E7Rescue from the burning tanker
• E8Ghost ship off Norderney
• E9Mast breakage: Every sailor's nightmare
• E10Inflatable boat: Lost in the North Sea