The death defying lengths it takes to catch an Alaskan king crab, 60 Minutes Australia

Subscribe here: Full Episodes: , Deadly Treasure (2008) It s a breathtaking white knuckle adventure little boats battling mountainous waves and raging storms. A drama played out in subzero temperatures right up there near the North Pole in the icy Bering Sea. And it s deadly too. There s a 100 injury rate and on average, one crewman is killed every week. What a way to make a living, even if you re paid a small fortune. Welcome to the world of the Alaskan king crab fisherman, a band of outlaws who risk it all in search of the prize they call Red Gold. Michael Usher joined the fleet and discovered for himself what it s like to hear the words every sailor dreads: man overboard. WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: LIKE 60 Minutes Australia on Facebook: FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Twitter: FOLLOW 60 Minutes Aust