Sunday’s “60 Minutes” visits the “Graveyard of the Pacific” at the mouth of the Columbia River

The Northwest will get more national media attention this Sunday with a planned 60 Minutes segment that will take correspondent Bill Whitaker to what the press release says is “one of the most dangerous bays in America, nicknamed the Graveyard of the Pacific.” at the mouth of the Columbia River.”

As An entry on the Oregon State Parks website explains, bar on the Columbia River, where the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River meet, “can be a navigational nightmare.” The site says that since 1792, “approximately 2,000 ships have sunk in this area, earning it the nickname ‘Graveyard of the Pacific’.”

For 60 Minutes, Whitaker will travel to the “Graveyard of the Pacific” at the mouth of the Columbia River to document the training of US Coast Guard members who graduate from the National Motor Lifeboat School to become certified surfers.

In the story, Whitaker will speak with “some of the top water rescue professionals in the country as they stretch their skills through the roughest waters and most challenging challenges to hear first-hand what it takes to operate in massive, rough surf to save lives.” “

“60 Minutes” airs at 7:00 PM PT on Sunday, October 27 on CBS. The show can be streamed via Fubo, which offers a free trial; Sling; and Paramount Plus.