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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The Jungle Resilience: Four Children, Forty Days | E72

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Frozen Odyssey: Douglas Mawson's Epic Antarctic Survival | E71

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Quinn Brett Interview: 120 Foot fall on El Capitan | E70

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Plane Crash in the Rocky Mountains | E69

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Stranded in the Snow: Jim and Jennifer Stolpa's Fight for Survival | E68

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Gina Allen & Brandon Day: Day Hike on Mt San Jacinto Turned Nightmare | E67

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