THIS WEEK ON 60 MINUTES
INSIDE STORY
At first it sounds too fishy to be true, but this story is definitely the real deal. One day in June professional fisherman Michael Packard, 57, was diving for lobsters in the ocean off Cape Cod when a humpback whale appeared from nowhere and swallowed him. In an instant his world went black and a frightening, and heroic, struggle for survival began. On 60 Minutes, Packard gives a gripping account of his miraculous escape from the whale’s mouth. But as Karl Stefanovic finds out, this was not his only brush with death. Michael Packard is no stranger to danger, which means it’s not surprising he is now being called the luckiest man who ever lived.
Reporter: Karl Stefanovic
Producer: Thea Dikeos
(Original air date: 11 July 2021)
RISQUÉ BUSINESS
Posting highly provocative, often explicit photos and videos of yourself on the internet for the pleasure of thousands, and sometimes millions of anonymous oglers, is not most people’s idea of a smart thing to do. So why then are so many young Australian women signing up to show off on X-rated social media sites like OnlyFans? Well they say it’s an easy way to a fast fortune. They also claim they’re not being exploited because they control what they reveal, and what it costs. With so much skin in the game, these women are setting themselves up for life. But as Sarah Abo reports, being risqué is not entirely risk-free.
Reporter: Sarah Abo
Producers: Laura Sparkes, Sammi Taylor
(Original air date: 7 March 2021)
