Against All Odds: How a 13-Year-Old Boy Saved His Father in the Wilderness | E151

Against All Odds: How a 13-Year-Old Boy Saved His Father in the Wilderness | E151

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen bring you the extraordinary tale of David Finlayson and his 13-year-old son Charlie—a story that redefines courage in the face of disaster.

When their August 2015 climbing expedition in Idaho's remote Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness took a devastating turn after a massive boulder struck David, it was young Charlie who transformed from teenager to hero. With remarkable composure and ingenuity, Charlie embarked on a life-saving mission that would test the limits of their father-son bond and demonstrate the incredible capacity of the human spirit.

This edge-of-your-seat episode explores not only the harrowing ordeal but also the treacherous beauty of one of America's most isolated wilderness areas, the inherent risks of rock climbing, and the critical importance of wilderness preparedness that can mean the difference between life and death.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:31 The Story of David and Charlie Finlayson 01:29 The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness 06:26 The Dangers of Rock Climbing 07:40 The Climbing Accident 12:41 Charlie's Heroic Efforts 15:22 The Descent and Struggle for Survival 19:54 Charlie's Search for Help 22:57 A Chance Encounter in the Wilderness 23:49 The Rescue Effort Begins 24:17 Charlie's Determination and Faith 25:35 David's Medical Journey 26:19 Life After the Ordeal 28:12 Lessons from the Wilderness 36:00 Famous Climbing Survival Stories 42:24 Essential Wilderness Gear 44:36 The Power of the Human Spirit 45:48 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement

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References and Sources
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  • NBC News. (2015, August 27). Teen Scout Helps Save Dad Hurt By Falling Boulder in Rugged Wilderness. By Phil Helsel.
  • WFLX. (2015, August 31). Charlie Finlayson: Idaho Boy Scout saves dad trapped by boulder. Originally aired on KTVB/NBC.
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  • Goalcast. (2022, October 20). Dad Nearly Killed by Boulder Miles Away From Civilization - His 13-Year-Old Son Jumps Into Action. By Heidi Hamm

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Welcome Julie Henningsen to The Crux Podcast

Welcome Julie Henningsen to The Crux Podcast

Hey guys! It's Kaycee, we are back making podcast episodes and are very excited! Today I am pleased to welcome my dear friend Julie to The Crux. She will be joining me most weeks in the recording of new episodes. In this episode we do a little intro into who Julie is, her interests, and how in the world she ended up on this podcast with me! Please be patient with our audio quality, we are remote recording and working through some kinks still. So excited to be back sharing stories of adventure with all of you fabulous listeners. Thanks for tuning in! xo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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