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Performs, one in particular was uneasy. we tried to calm her. >> guys, we are taking on water. >> it's going to keep us afloat. >> then suddenly a heroic move that no one expects. >> grab that. >> captain john ferrell realized if he leaves the raft, everyone can have a better chance of survival. to keep as dry as possible, he uses a floating boat to cling to what remains of the bow of the boat. >> all of us were in disbelief. he is truly the captain that

Sanction. no one knows how much information got through to authorities. >> we know we have cell phones. >> more than an hour has gone by and tensions are at a breaking point. john tries his cell phone again. >> may day. may day. >> suddenly a wealth of noise in the distance. the distress call did get through. >> all eyes were there. you can see it drop down lower. make a 90 degree turn and start to head towards us. >> the spotter followed ten minutes later by a coast guard rescue helicopter. >> he offered to back off and drop down. that guy was quite a swimmer. he was 100 yards over to us.