A French mariner prepares to jump, while holding his cat, from his vessel onto the Amver participating supply ship Tor Viking II during a rescue 400 miles south of Cold Bay, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2015. The crew of the Tor Viking II battled 20-foot seas and gale force winds to help their fellow mariner. (Photo courtesy the crew of the Tor Viking II)
A French mariner successfully makes a jump from his vessel supply ship Tor Viking II, while holding his cat, during a rescue 400 miles south of Cold Bay, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2015. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard 17th District received the initial alert from the mariner’s emergency position indicating radio beacon, and worked in conjunction with Coast Guard and Amver participating vessels to rescue the mariner. (Photo courtesy the crew of the Tor Viking II)
A wave is pictured hitting the starboard side of a 30-foot sailboat with rudder and rigging problems 400 miles south of Cold Bay, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2015. The good Samaritan crew of Tor Viking II responded to assist the distressed mariner after being contacted by the crew of a Coast Guard C-130 Hercules from Air Station Kodiak. (Photo courtesy the crew of the Tor Viking II)
