Read the book, “A Storm To Soon.” USCG rescued 3 sailors, sub-tropical storm Andrea on 5/7/2007.

[@Tilde3305]

Nevada.....I was started the book and couldn't stop reading. It cost me a night of sleep last night. What you fellows pulled off was a total miracle. I think that if I were in your shoes, I might've felt it was too dangerous to even try this rescue. Congratulations. You should be so proud of what you did. I am proud to know the coast guard is looking out for me and my family.

[@skaren9454]

LOL SAME!!

[@stowe18]

Just finished the book- truly unbelievable.. You guys seriously risked it all.. Glad it turned out good for these three and some others. Sad about the s/v flying colors - unreal what can happen out there.

[@WilliamHenryAlbert]

I have also just read this riveting book and this rescue is truly astonishing. The professionalism and bravery of the helicopter crew in going out to rescue the three men in such treacherous conditions is truly heroic. The world is a better place for men like yourselves. Thank you so much Nevada for posting this remarkable video.

[@paypaul69]

I just finished this book a few minutes ago as I am writing this comment, and I respect you and your crew for saving the 3 men. Good job.

[@realjosh4729]

I just finished the book and I love it. You guys rock.

[@silverotter54]

Thank you for your service. Your courage, strength, and determination are extraordinary and you are true heroes.

[@lukes2254]

Sir, as a Canadian Citizen I would like to thank you, and your crew for rescuing one of our own. Thank you, your crew and the crew of the HC-130. Godspeed.

[@gavinhurd3204]

thanks for rescuing these men i just finished reading the book and loved it. thank you for putting your life on the line and getting this forage for the world to see and appreciate all that you do. thank you

[@sarahparsons6082]

I loved the book and just couldn't wait to get home to watch this so I watched it in the car. Can't believe Drew almost broke his back! All of you are heros to me and I'm only a kid so when I grow up I want to be in the coast guard and hopefully meet all of you! Your just plain amazing and beyond and that's why I want to be like you and go on the seas and help rescue sailors.🙂

[@nevrock1]

Sarah Parsons I’m glad you enjoyed the book and video and wish you the best in your future career in search and rescue.

[@wdz6521]

You guys are truly heroes, this is unbelievable just to watch. I can't imagine being out there in such horrible weather! Thank you Nevada and the rest of the Coast Guard crew for saving JP, Rudy, and Ben. Also, Thank You for all you do. You are amazing in so many ways!

[@bobjohn2000]

Amazing, keep doing what you guys do in even the worst weather. I respect the USCG so much

[@vanjane]

I have just read this book and am absolutely in awe of all the men involved. Such huge feats of heroism. Nevada thank you for posting this clip.

[@Victoria-pi2ow]

I just finished reading the book and I couldn't imagine enduring what the survivors as well as everyone who participated in the rescue did. Thank you so much for your passion to help others and to everyone else who risks their own lives, daily, to save others. Truly inspiring and hard to put into words.

[@wisewhys]

I just read the book "A Storm Too Soon" on my Kindle and was amazed when I got to the end and it said your video was on KZbin! You guys (Coast Guard!) are beyond awesome. What a fantastic story! Thank you for all you do and for sharing it in the book and the video. I just can't get over how amazing it was. This says part 1, I couldn't find part 2. Is there a part 2? You are amazing Nevada Smith! I'm going to go watch "The Guardian" again now that I know who you are!

[@multi-colorman5952]

wisewhys same!

[@multi-colorman5952]

And I know I’m late plz don’t hate me.

[@APRIL_boymom]

Just read the book. Absolutely amazing and I was on the edge of my seat! Glad you guys were rescued!

[@rosemaryansi8249]

I just read the book and im a kid and you legit just risked ur whole life for this rescue mission Nobody else could do this you are truly a hero!!!

[@stephaniecousins3094]

You are all so brave and incredible. It is moving to watch this after reading the book. God bless you and thank you for posting this video !

[@BillKing1957]

Thank God for our courageous men and women of the USCG! I have always been fascinated by the Coasties since childhood, now 55 years later I read and watch anything and everything about them. On my bucket lists is to go on one of their cutters to observe a mission. Thank you for your service and God bless you, United States Coast Guard..❤ Billy King Hastings Nebraska

[@trudypope2113]

I just read the book on my kindle and was amazed at the perseverance of the sailors and the incredible bravery of the coast guard crew. I can't imagine jumping in to that sea! I was thoroughly impressed with the utter control and concentration of the pilot in those extreme circumstances. You guys did a fantastic job. The team work shown by the coast guard is to be applauded!

[@That_oneKID44]

Hi I’m actually reading this book for school it’s going really good I’m on this part on my book

[@nevrock1]

That is great. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@violetskyye]

I just finished the book. Amazing job by the entire crew. Thanks for your dedication.

[@chrissurowski9713]

Great book! What an amazing rescue, you are all hero’s!

[@phantomboybutwhoisachicken253]

I am amazed how this has been recorded! I enjoyed the book so much I just had to watch this. It’s amazing how people can survive waves that large and how people can save 3 people in that. I’m just completely shocked that this is possible. Good job! Edit: I do feel bad for the people on flying colours...

[@ramonperez8209]

Very emotional, just as the book was. Thank you all for your remarkable service and courage.

[@nevrock1]

Thanks for the email. Now think of those very guys NOT getting paid yesterday.

[@ramonperez8209]

@@nevrock1 I am reading another book by Tougias and the bravery of the Coast Guard makes me disgusted and angry that they're not getting paid.

[@Vrrso]

Extraordinary video. The fact that you recorded it too? I have always been fond of meteorology and seeing the name of the book spiked my interest. I am very glad I read it. My heart goes out to you, and fellow coast guard members. I hope nothing this horrific ever happens again.

[@damamae950]

Just finished the book as well. Riveting. After weeks of mass shootings and appalling political shenanigans it's good to hear about the real heroes in our world.

[@TheBigWWI]

Amazing video. USCG hero’s all. Well done!

[@andrewruenzel]

I finished the book! This is incredible. Great job guys!!

[@natalie_2455]

im only 13 and just finished this book it was the most unreal and intense book i've ever read going from finding the raft to losing it then losing their own rescue swimmer in those waves that were totally huge, although those waters changed very quickly and so unreal of the size and wind speed. also my dad was in the coast gaurd and has told me stories about on the boat but nothing even close to this story- i will always respect what the coast guard does and congrats on the amazing rescue.

[@nevrock1]

Natalonian 24 thanks for the comment!!

[@frede.246]

Man you guys did such a good thing rescuing Ben, Rudy and JP, I also give my thanks to the rest of the crew, you guys are hero's. I finished the book, and this was such a scary thing.... I feel horrible for the people who lost their lives from the storm :( (Flying Colors) I give all my thanks to you guys for saving these men.

[@mikongeke]

Usually I don’t like reading but this book is amazing. I was about to stop reading this book when I got to page 50 but it began getting interesting. I personally thank the coast guards for their amazing work.

[@abbylersch6509]

I read the book and wanted to see you in action. Awesome job. Thanks for all you do.

[@tanayjain4753]

Usually non-fiction books are torture for me, but this was something different, it kept me up all night. When I finished the book I was in complete awe.

[@j.radford7109]

Like everyone else, I also just finished reading the book and was amazed when I found out there was a video of the rescue. Amazing effort by the USCG and an incredible drive to survive by Rudy, Ben and JP. It's hard to imagine being any of the players in this survival drama. I was surprised when there was no "bio" of Ben in the epilogue. Anyone know why that is? Also, it's too bad the KZbin video has no sound. Perhaps this is for confidentiality or security reasons, but sound with the video would certainly have made it more impactful.

[@timdowney6721]

Perhaps no sound because the shriek of the wind and thump of the rotors would drown out everything.

[@aparnasaraiya7938]

The rescue crew and the survivors are amazing and brave. You guys are amazing to risk your life for people you don't know, even if it's in the job description. And Drew definitely deserved the Canadian Star of Courage for the amazing rescue! And Aaron's piloting skills are awesome! And thank you Drew, because when I grow up, I want to be a rescue swimmer!

[@RonRocket-f4z]

Book was amazing couldn’t stop reading

[@xoxo.sza.]

wonderful book. you guys are true heroes

[@tonymiller225]

The bravest man in the world to jump into those seas. Not knowing if he could be picked up again. Unbelieveable How did the rescue swimmer reach the liferaft .Must have been lowered onto it

[@nevrock1]

Tony Miller Lowered into the water down wind and just had the raft blow to him. Glad we pulled it off.

[@tonymiller225]

Great flying man. Sure beats sitting at a desk all day. Over the years I watched all sorts of documentaries and clips on rescues and I have never seen anything close to what you guys did. I am in awe to attempt it in those conditions

[@tjharig3458]

Yes way to go Drew

[@gavinhurd3204]

@@nevrock1 thanks and i would love to try and do what you do some day... (be in the cost guard

[@squintbubbles9632]

The book was amazing. I cant believe the waves were that high. Truly incredible. Stay safe.

[@sophiasirwell1755]

Just finished the book it was amazing

[@tjharig3458]

It is a very interesting book and video. Courtesy to guys like you who save lives every day. Thank you for all you do

[@faithmoss5383]

Just read the book. The pilot looks sooo calm. Also I didn't expect the helicopter to be that tiny. Thought it was bigger from the description in the book. Happy I read it and there was an actual video of the rescue

[@nevrock1]

Faith Moss Aaron Nelson was at the controls during the hoist a and in ultra-chill mode throughout. Also, the H-60 is pretty big but it is mostly got engines, fuel, transmissions, etc...

[@faithmoss5383]

@@nevrock1 yeah. I guess with all the gear when I was reading it I never pictured them in there. The only pictures that came into my mind were Drew periodically in the H-60 (from when he had to get pulled back up and when he first went into the water) and the basket with Aaron hoisting the basket up. Also when JP entered I thought he spread out to lay on the floor. I apologize if I came off as saying that the helicopter was tiny.

[@faithmoss5383]

Sorry not Aaron I meant to say Scott

[@surrealfarm]

Just finished the book and HAD to watch this. The men and women of the Coast Guard are true Super Heroes!!!!

[@coopertozi561]

I finished the book and it was amazing how large the waves were!!! You all deserved a metal of honor after that....

[@nevrock1]

Cooper Tozi thanks but medal of honors is for brave acts performed in front of the enemy. We were appropriately recognized for our efforts. Glad you enjoyed the book.

[@skaren9454]

Just finishing the book now. Truly amazing, thank you for all you do! Extraordinary skill, stamina and bravery! PS: Happy July 4th!

[@wisewhys]

By the way Nevada, you are too humble in not mentioning that you are one of the Coasties that was in the rescue helicopter and you shot this video yourself!

[@landrihall6153]

Such a good book I loved it u and your crew are amazing

[@audreybyrd1576]

I just finished the book and it would be great if someone came out with a movie of this story

[@davidmcleod8603]

that is totally awesome! I just finished the book.

[@nevrock1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joshd.2111]

Best book I’ve ever read

[@matthewsheen4057]

One of the survivor s is my head chef x

[@resiliencycoping7119]

i love the book

[@Paradise_Photography_offical]

Just finished the book love it great job

[@jfludin]

just read the book. you are all heroes, amazing

[@joshd.2111]

I read the book it was amazing thank you for your footage

[@avi-if9eg]

Love the book. Had to watch video.

[@loganfransted7937]

As part of my School's GT program, we read this book and we're all just in shock by what you, Aaron, Scott, and Drew pulled off. Most uf us, even my teacher, have one question: How did you pull that off while recording it?

[@nevrock1]

Logan Fransted What is GT? I just held the camera backwards in my right hand and hoped I got a great shot.

[@loganfransted7937]

@@nevrock1 GT is gifted and talented (accelerated education)

[@TK-el7yf]

Just finished the book way to good

[@carlosmunoz5178]

Amazing Book

[@schlaberr]

I read the book, truly amazing

[@domenicacorral6663]

I just finished the book i love it!😻🤧

[@catbikecar9479]

my only question is how. just how.

[@evanselias9443]

This is a nice book I saw the pictures it was awesome

[@austinboettlin570]

Omg this is the coolest video in the world it gives me a visual of the book this is the most amazing thing ever!!!!! Keep it up guys!

[@atifmomin9079]

Are you still in touch with the crew and survivors Rudy Ben and JP

[@nevrock1]

100k subs Without videos Yes, on Facebook.

[@atifmomin9079]

Nevada Smith that’s cool

[@axef2946]

Yes he is. They all kept contact afterward.

[@georgestokes5116]

ithought this was done at night this looks like daytime to me owell they still dod a great job

[@nevrock1]

They boarded the raft in the dark but were saved during the day. They were in the raft for many hours.

[@georgestokes5116]

@@nevrock1 its good to know the rest of the story thank you

[@nevrock1]

@@georgestokes5116 All the details are in a book titled, “The Storm Too Soon.”

[@tuck2349]

Just finished the book to

[@Tabled]

Wow. Just wow. I just finished the book and it said to go here. Wierd knowing i just read this

[@peytondow]

Good book

[@BillKing1957]

No audio?

[@nevrock1]

Not in the MH-60J model. That was just a handheld camera. The newer MH-60T has cameras hardwired into the cabin and hoist.

[@rcpd33]

I didn't know that there was video of it

[@braydenk1680]

Books great👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@sebastianglenn7904]

I haven't read the book

[@tjharig3458]

I read the book

[@kitty-catmint]

wow

[@maxskinner7243]

I can't hear them! Is there something wrong?

[@nevrock1]

Max Skinner No audio was recorded. Unable to in MH-60J in 2007.

[@maxskinner7243]

Ok sry...I never saw you comment until like 4 years later but thank you

[@TarHeelForevah]

No sound?

[@nevrock1]

Just a hand held camera. Tape had nothing but jet engine noise, which was left out of post.

[@TarHeelForevah]

@@nevrock1 ah ok! Gotcha! Thanks so much for the response and also this amazing video! 💙 We live in NC and I had forgotten this happened right off our coast! The waters around our outer banks especially are already treacherous enough without a storm so I couldn't imagine what terror these people experienced!

[@natehowell793]

Can u respond to my comment your truly amazing I'm from nc

[@Tabled]

Nevada, if theres any chance that you see this comment you should see if they can make a rescue heli with a hole in the bottom with a trapdoor so they cam maks it easier for the rescues

[@gavinhurd3204]

also i want to ask you if you knew a man named captain earl sullivan or captain mike sullivan which is my grandpa and uncle they where both in the Cost Guard.

[@nevrock1]

Nope, sorry.

[@gavinhurd3204]

@@nevrock1 ohh well thanks for all that you did!

[@nolanrains2738]

Jp looks worse then i imagined

[@000-o5x1e]

I am on chapter 20

[@000-o5x1e]

The book is the best

[@manginger6096]

Just read the book

[@elenakomarova1146]

I read the book