Fatal Forecast: Disaster and Survival at Sea

Fatal Forecast is a captivating true story of catastrophe and survival at sea, detailing the harrowing experiences of eight young fishermen over seventy-two hours. On November 21, 1980, two small lobster boats from Massachusetts embarked on a fishing expedition to Georges Bank, located 130 miles off Cape Cod. The crewmen, aboard the Sea Fever and Fair Wind, were seasoned sailors accustomed to similar trips. However, unbeknownst to them, a massive storm was brewing to the southeast, unbeknownst to the malfunctioning weather buoy on Georges Bank. As the boats ventured into the open sea, they were abruptly engulfed by towering sixty-foot waves and hurricane-force winds, leaving the crew fighting for their lives. The storm mercilessly battered the vessels, causing one to capsize and trapping its occupants while severely damaging the other. Amidst the chaos, Ernie Hazzard's incredible tale of survival unfolds as he miraculously survives over fifty hours adrift in a small life raft amidst the raging tempest. Fatal Forecast also highlights the courageous efforts of the Coast Guard and a nearby fishing vessel's crew, who risked their lives to rescue those in peril. The narrative unfolds with gripping intensity, showcasing the sheer determination and resilience of the human spirit in the face of nature's fury. With echoes of The Perfect Storm, Fatal Forecast offers a poignant and awe-inspiring account of the fierce battle between the raw power of the elements and the unyielding human resolve to endure.

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