PARATUS A 20th Anniversary Special

NR
0h 30m
2025

Overview

A look back 20 years ago, on the challenges Coast Guard air crews and rescue swimmers had to overcome in New Orleans, to successfully rescue thousands of people in need following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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Released Date: 2025-08-29

Top Billed Cast

Glenn Morshower

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