311 Days Underground: An Iraq Hostage's Fight for Survival | E136

311 Days Underground: An Iraq Hostage's Fight for Survival | E136

In this episode of Crux True Survival Stories, host Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh recount the harrowing survival story of Roy Hallums, an American contractor held captive for 311 days in Iraq. Kidnapped from his workplace in Baghdad in 2004, Hallums endured brutal conditions in a small underground bunker, facing physical and psychological torments. Despite the dire circumstances, Hallums employed mental strategies to keep hope alive. His eventual rescue by U.S. Special Forces underscores a tale of human resilience and the unyielding efforts of military personnel. Tune in to discover how detailed mental exercises, unwavering hope, and determined rescue operations culminated in Hallums' remarkable story of survival and return to his family.
00:00 Introduction to the True Survival Story
00:54 Roy Hallums' Abduction
03:23 Brutal Conditions of Captivity
07:21 Mental Strategies for Survival
12:38 The Power of Belief in Captivity
12:59 A Terrifying Video Message
13:39 Family's Tireless Efforts
15:15 The Breakthrough and Rescue
17:49 Reunion and Recovery
20:30 Roy's Story and Legacy
24:18 Appreciating the Little Things
24:45 Support and Farewell


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Part Two: Left for Dead-Michael Odom's Ocean Standoff | E106

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Part One: Coast Guard Rescue Gone Wrong - Michael Odom's Ocean Standoff | E105

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A Broken Dam Leads to a 60 Foot Water Wall that Pummeled a Town: The Johnstown Flood | E104

Join us on a journey through one of history's most harrowing natural disasters in this episode of The Crux, led by our host Julie Henningson. Picture yourself amidst the ordinary rhythms of life, navi...

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Celebrating 100 episodes: Part Two, Most Favorite Stories Recapped | E102

Celebrating 100 episodes: Part Two, Most Favorite Stories Recapped | E102

Today we delve into four more of our top stories, recapped into a shorter version. We intended on including our most listened to episode, our first ever, Beck Weathers Left for Dead on Everest. Unfort...

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Celebrating 100 episodes; 5 of the most Popular Episodes | E101

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Welcome to a special celebration on the Crux True Survival Stories Podcast! In honor of reaching our 100th episode milestone, we're taking a trip down memory lane by revisiting some of our most grippi...

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Against the Avalanche: The Miraculous Survival of Adam Herman and Conor Lodge | E100

Against the Avalanche: The Miraculous Survival of Adam Herman and Conor Lodge | E100

In December 2013, Adam Herman, 24, and Conor Lodge, 22, embarked on what was supposed to be a routine descent down New Hampshire's Mount Washington. Little did they know, their journey would take a tr...

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Surviving Superstorms: Expert Tips and Real Stories | E99

Surviving Superstorms: Expert Tips and Real Stories | E99

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