Sailor in Viral Rescue Video Had a Good Plan...Until the Boat Broke

Had Begun Heading to Shark River Hurricane Hole Two Days Ahead of Helene

Sep 29, 2024

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Once in the water, Earl Barcome’s golden retriever Gunn headed right for the Coast Guard rescue swimmer’s rescue basket. (Todd Hudson’s helmet-cam footage)

Earl Barcome and his dog Gunn are momentarily famous, having been featured in a helmet-cam video gone viral after they were rescued in heavy seas while Hurricane Helene was barreling toward Florida’s …

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