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Episode 74: Holding on for Life

This week we talk about Holden White, a young adult meeting up with a guy from a dating app. The plan was to play video games, but when he wakes up in a bath full of blood he now is fighting for his life. We also talk about Lauren McLean, a rock climber on a trip with friends. When her line fails, she free falls and lands on a ledge. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Peach Ice Tea

Episode 73: A Deep Dive and Free Fall

This week we talk about Alcides Moreno, a window washer for skyscrapers. When he stepped onto the scaffold 47 stories high, the cables slipped for their attachment point and he is now falling. We also talk about Rodney Fox, a spear fisherman competing in the annual South Australian Spearfishing Championship. When he travels a little further out to sea he is faced with a big problem. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Mimosa   

Episode 72: Silent but Deadly

This week we talk about Katrina, a woman who is going through a rough time in her marriage. Things take a deadly turn when she finds herself drugged and sitting in a running car in their garage. We also talk about Shalabha Kalliath, a woman who goes to vacation with her friend to Thailand. While walking on the beach she feels a sharp pain on her pinky toe and sees a snake. As her legs quickly starts to swell, she knows she needs help fast. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Sour Apple Tequila Cocktails

Episode 71: Summertime Sadness

This week we talk about Stephanie Wilburn and Joey Azuela. Both teenagers are enjoying the summer heat, one playing softball as the other hikes with his father. When they find themselves tired and not themselves, they soon realize they are in a life or death situation against heat stroke. We also talk about the Ananias family, who go on their dream vacation cruise. When the cruise ship hits a rock, the family has to work together to survive the sinking ship. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the week: Pineapple Raspberry Rum Refresher 

Episode 70: Share My Location

This week we talk about Jaila Gladden, a college student running to the store late at night to get medicine. When a man approaches with a knife and kidnaps her. Thinking quickly she shares her location to her boyfriend. We also talk about Mikey Lythcott and Stacey Eno. Two friends vacationing in Bali when riding back to their hotel late at night they missed a turn and fell down a cliff. Not being able to move they turn to their technology to try to help them. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: New Orleans Fizz       

Episode 69: That Escalated Quickly

This week we talk about Kelly Huber, a bank manager who’s branch is closing. Just two days before closing, three men enter the bank and try to rob them. Things take a terrible turn when they make Kelly their getaway driver. This week we also talk about Jeff McDonald. A hunter who sees a naked man walking towards him with a saw in the woods. Trying not to upset the man, they start a conversation, but things escalate when Jeff gets hit on the head and blacks out. Listen to how they survived now!

Episode 68: Stalked and Stuck

This week we talk about Anna Nasset, a gallery owner who becomes a victim of stalking. Over years of this she decides to move to a different state, but that does not stop the man. We also talk about Curtis Winston. He takes his family white water rafting and when they have to repel down a waterfall, the water is too high. Now stuck on top of the waterfall, they have no way to get down and no cell service. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Staycations

Episode 67: When Women Fight Back

This week we talk about Angela Champagne-From. A woman leaving work, when a man in a business suit puts a knife to her throat trying to get her into his car. We also talk about Larrane Leech, a woman running a daycare when a cougar makes its way to the children. As one child is pinned to the ground, Larrane jumps into action. Listen to how they fought back!

Drink of the Week: Georgia Gin 

Episode 66: Danger & Dragons

This episode we talk about a 16 year old, who is trying to enjoy a beautiful sunny day when a coyote decides to attack from behind. We also talk about Kevin Diepenbrock. When he and his friend take their motorcycles out to ride “The Dragon”, one wrong move made them fly off the side of the road. Now unable to move and no service Kevin has to figure out how to survive.  

Episode 65: Thrown in a River and Cut in Half

This week we talk about Thanh Voong, a young man trying to help his friends gather money to pay back a debt. When he shows up with not enough money, a group of masked men tie him up and throw him into the river. We also talk about Truman Duncan, a railroad maintenance worker who falls on the tracks and gets run over by the oncoming train. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the week: Watermelon Mojitos