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True and gripping tales of survival, tragedy, and triumph from the depths of the wild.

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00:08:47

Adrift After the Wave: The Hiromitsu Shinkawa Story

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2025/09/17

On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake struck Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami that swept entire towns into the sea. Among the countless lives upended was Hiromitsu Shinkawa, a 60-year-old man from Fukushima, who found himself clinging to the roof of his home as it was carried miles offshore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:06:40

Haley’s 48 Hours

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2025/08/14

In 2001, a six-year-old girl vanished while hiking with her grandparents in the dense wilderness of Arkansas’s Ozark National Forest. For more than 48 hours, rescuers searched desperately, fearing the worst.

00:07:51

Six Days in a Ditch: Brieonna Cassell

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2025/07/30

In March 2025, 41-year-old Brieonna Cassell, a mother of three, embarked on what seemed like an ordinary drive in rural Newton County, Indiana. After falling asleep at the wheel, she veered off the road into a hidden ditch that concealed her vehicle from passersby.

00:07:14

Guided by a Paw: The Rescue of Boden Allen

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2025/07/16

In April 2025, two-year-old Boden Allen wandered nearly seven miles through harsh Arizona high desert terrain after slipping away from his family’s property near Seligman. Facing rugged canyons, wild animals, and dropping temperatures, he survived alone for about 16 hours.

00:09:38

Alone in Golden Ears

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2025/07/09

When 16-year-old Esther Wang set out for a hike in Golden Ears Provincial Park, she had no idea she would soon be fighting to survive alone in the dense wilderness.

00:07:35

43 Days in the Forest: Buddy’s Unbelievable Survival...

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2025/06/11

When 8-year-old redbone coonhound Buddy vanished into the vast Hubbard State Forest in Charlestown, New Hampshire, his owner refused to give up.

00:10:05

Into the Woods: JJ’s Story

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2025/06/04

When 2-year-old JJ Rowland vanished from his Brooksville, Florida, home on a February morning in 2023, the community sprang into action. As night fell, a massive search ensued, with hundreds of volunteers and law enforcement officers combing through dense woods and challenging terrain, determined to find the missing toddler.

00:11:40

Into the Green Abyss: Lukas McClish

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2025/05/28

When Lukas McClish set out for a hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains, he expected a peaceful escape into nature. But when a wrong turn led him deep into the rugged wilderness without food, water, or cell service, a casual day hike turned into a fight for survival.

00:06:53

The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island

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2025/03/20

For nearly two decades, Juana Maria lived alone on the remote and windswept San Nicolas Island, surviving against all odds. The last known member of her tribe, she was left behind when missionaries evacuated her people, forcing her to rely on her skills, resilience, and deep connection to nature.

00:07:58

Edge of Survival: Pamela Salant's Wilderness Ordeal

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2025/02/05

When a weekend hike in the Oregon wilderness went disastrously wrong, Pamela Salant found herself alone, injured, and miles from help. In this gripping episode of In The Wild, we recount her incredible journey of survival against the odds.

00:05:23

The Robertson Family: Surviving the Pacific’s Fury

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2025/01/22

In this gripping episode of In The Wild, we recount the harrowing survival story of the Robertson family, who set out on a dream voyage around the world in 1972, only to find themselves stranded in the vast and unforgiving Pacific Ocean. With limited supplies and no hope of rescue, the family’s determination, resourcefulness, and will to survive were tested in ways most of us can’t even imagine. Tune in to hear how they battled the elements and their own fears to stay alive against all odds.

00:06:06

Exiled and Unbroken: The Saga of Marguerite de La Rocque

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2024/12/11

Cast away on an uninhabited island off the coast of Canada, Marguerite de La Rocque's incredible tale of survival defies the odds. Left to fend for herself in the 16th century, Marguerite endured isolation, harsh weather, and unimaginable challenges.

00:09:59

438 Days Adrift – The Survival of José Salvador...

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2024/12/04

In 2012, José Salvador Alvarenga set out on a routine fishing trip off the coast of Mexico. What followed was an unimaginable ordeal—438 days lost at sea, surviving on raw fish, rainwater, and sheer determination. Battling storms, sharks, and isolation, Alvarenga became a living testament to the will to survive against impossible odds.

00:06:51

The Uncharted Journey of Zain Waliany

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2024/10/01

In this episode of In The Wild, we explore the remarkable life of Zain Waliany, a man whose journey through the untamed wilderness took him from survivalist to legend. Zain's path led him deep into the heart of unexplored forests, where he survived against all odds, developed unique survival techniques, and forged a powerful connection with nature.

00:14:46

Rainwalk Rewild: Rediscovering Survival in Nature

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2024/09/17

In this episode of In The Wild, we dive into the world of survival skills and nature immersion with Matt Howe and Ansley Roberts, founders of Rainwalk Rewild. Their outdoor survival school is more than just a place to learn essential skills—it's a journey back to our roots, connecting with the land and rediscovering ancient practices that have kept humans alive for millennia. From tracking animals and foraging to building shelters and fire-starting, Matt and Ansley share the core principles of

00:07:17

Lost and Found: The Journey of Jade

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2024/09/11

The vast wilderness of Wyoming became the backdrop for an incredible story of hope, determination, and the unbreakable bond between humans and their canine companions. In this episode of In The Wild, we delve into the harrowing tale of Jade, the beloved rescue dog of Tim Paul and Laura Wilderman, who went missing. Jade braved the unforgiving terrain of Wyoming's wilderness and evading predators.. As the days went on, Tim and Laura's search efforts became a community-wide mission.

00:10:15

The Essex Whaleship: A Tale of Survival and Tragedy

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2024/09/03

In this gripping episode of Dirty Hands, we dive into the harrowing story of the Essex Whaleship, whose doomed voyage in 1820 inspired Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. Journey with us as we explore the fateful encounter between the Essex and a vengeful sperm whale, leading to one of the most infamous shipwrecks in maritime history. Hear how the crew's desperate struggle for survival pushed them to the brink, facing starvation, isolation, and unimaginable choices in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean

11:16

Trail of Shadows: The Tragic Hiking Trip of Courtney...

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2024/06/20

In this heart-wrenching episode of "In The Wild," we recount the devastating story of Courtney Henderson and Gavin Caruso, whose adventurous spirit led them on a hiking trip that turned into a tragic ordeal. What began as a beautiful escape into the wilderness soon descended into a fight for survival as unforeseen challenges arose, testing their endurance and bond to the limits.

10:52

In Search of Ryker: Exploring the Legend

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2024/05/21

Born into a family of explorers and adventurers, Ryker Webb's life seemed destined for extraordinary experiences. From a young age, he exhibited an insatiable curiosity for the unknown, often disappearing into the wilderness for days on end, leaving behind only cryptic notes and clues to his whereabouts. Though his last expedition into the depths of the Amazon rainforest, Ryker Webb vanished without a trace. Despite extensive search efforts, no sign of him was ever found.

11:22

Endurance: The Incredible Story of Ernest Shackleton

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2024/05/10

Setting sail in 1914 with the goal of crossing the frozen continent, Shackleton and his crew faced unimaginable challenges as they became trapped in the ice of the Weddell Sea. With their ship crushed by the relentless pressure of the ice, they found themselves stranded on the desolate ice floes, thousands of miles from civilization. Join us on an incredible journey through one of the greatest survival stories in history.

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