The CRUX: True Survival Stories16 Loka 2023

Beneath the Surface: Seven Men Trapped in the French Vitarelles Caverns for Ten days | E78

In this episode, we'll take you deep into the heart of France, where the largest underground rescue operation in the country's history unfolded. Imagine being trapped underground for over a week, surrounded by turbulent floodwaters, with only hope and the heroic efforts of rescue teams keeping you alive.

We'll be diving into the extraordinary story of seven potholers who found themselves in this perilous predicament in the vast cave complex near Gramat, north of Toulouse, in southeastern France. These individuals, aged 20 to 50 and known for their competence and experience, were faced with an unimaginable challenge: survival in the darkness, cut off from the outside world.

Join us as we explore the heroic efforts of the army, police cavers, and volunteers who fought against the odds, drilling through rock and navigating treacherous underground waters in a desperate attempt to rescue these trapped souls. It's a race against time, a battle against nature, and a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human will.

Stay tuned as we unravel the details of this riveting cave rescue in France, right here on Crux True Survival Stories.

https://nypost.com/2017/01/22/this-explorer-discovered-human-time-warp-by-living-in-a-cave/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_rescue

https://www.deseret.com/1999/11/22/19476825/spelunkers-rescued-after-10-days-underground

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP_9bZyxGVM

https://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/nov/20/jonhenley1

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Beneath the Bricks: Tunnel 29's Daring Escape in Cold War Berlin | E92

Listen in this week to The Crux Podcast as Julie takes us on a gripping journey through history, unraveling the remarkable tale of Tunnel 29 in Cold War Berlin. Beneath the Bricks: Tunnel 29's Daring ...

5 Helmi 202442min

Surviving Everest: Robert Kay's Life Threatening Journey Through the Death Zone | True High-Altitude Adventure | E91

Our focus today is on Robert Kay, a man whose pursuit of conquering Everest took an unexpected turn when he encountered one of the most treacherous challenges faced by mountaineers—high altitude pulmo...

29 Tammi 202436min

Maurice and Maralyn Bailey's Castaway Journey | E90

Today we have a guest on the show, Alvero Cerezo. Alvero has created an incredible business called Docastaway in which he transports his clients to desert islands (or as most of you may know them as d...

22 Tammi 202459min

From Plane Crash to Glacier Rescue - A Pilot's Heroic Role in Saving Injured Climbers in Remote Alaska | E89

In April 1989, climbers Jim Sweeney and Dave Nyman embarked on a challenging ascent of the Elevator Shaft on Mount Johnson in the Ruth Gorge, Alaska. Their expedition took a perilous turn when Sweeney...

15 Tammi 202446min

Steve Rodgers Salmon River Odyssey | E88

In this adrenaline-fueled episode of "The Crux True Survival Stories," join us for an exclusive interview with Steve Rodgers, a fearless adventurer whose self-supported kayak trip on the Salmon River ...

8 Tammi 202453min

Jen Royce: Otter Ambush on the Jefferson River | E87

In this weeks episode, we bring you the shocking story of Jen Royce, a courageous adventurer from Bozeman, Montana, who faced a perilous otter attack while celebrating her birthday on the tranquil wat...

18 Joulu 202319min

Baby Jessica: The 1987 Rescue of Jessica McClure from a Well | E86

In this episode, we revisit the riveting tale of Jessica McClure Morales, famously known as "Baby Jessica," who, at just 18 months old, fell into a well in Midland, Texas, in 1987. Over 56 tense hours...

11 Joulu 202327min

Anne Hjelle: Escape from the Fangs of a Mountain Lion | E85

In this episode of The Crux, we delve into the harrowing story of 30-year-old Hjelle, who faced a life-threatening encounter with a mountain lion on January 8, 2004. Tune in as we explore the chilling...

4 Joulu 202326min