The Extreme Mechanic
Marooned: Tales of the Catastrophically Lost
In 1993, French engineer Émile Leray’s Citroën 2CV broke down in the middle of the Moroccan desert. Stranded without any way to call for help, he dismantled the vehicle and rebuilt it into a working motorcycle. For twelve days and nights he lived in the stripped shell of the car and ate what rations he had while piecing the machine together- to attempt to ride it back to civilization and save himself. Thank you, everyone, for the love you have shown us and Marooned over the past two years. We really appreciate it. - Aaron & Jack Forum with linked articles and...
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Bushman's Hole
Marooned: Tales of the Catastrophically Lost
On January 8th, 2005, Australian diver David Shaw attempted to retrieve the body of Deon Dreyer, who had died in Bushman’s Hole, an 886-foot-deep cave in South Africa in 1994. Shaw ultimately reached the body, but became entangled and died on the cave floor, leaving his friend and support diver, Don Shirely, to fight for survival. Sources: To advertise on this podcast please email: Or go to:
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Amanda Eller
Marooned: Tales of the Catastrophically Lost
On May 8, 2019, 35-year-old physical therapist and yoga teacher, Amanda Eller, set off on what she thought would be a hike along a trail in the Makawao Forest Reserve, Hawaii. Part way through the hike, she realised she had become disoriented and lost. Without a cell phone, water bottle, map, or any supplies, she fought to survive in the wilderness, with only intuition to guide her. She was rescued 17 days later, injured, but alive. However, her spiritual take on her experience left many questioning her actions and intentions. Sources: Mauinow articles: [][][][] To...
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The Tunnel Creek Crash
Marooned: Tales of the Catastrophically Lost
On September 20, 2004, a Cessna 206 aircraft crashed while flying to a rural Schafer Meadows airstrip in Montana. Of the five people on board, only two would survive. Burned, injured, and presumed dead, forest service workers Jodee Hogg and Matt Ramige, were left to fight for survival, and descend the treacherous terrain in search of help. Sources:
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A Grizzly Attack
Marooned: Tales of the Catastrophically Lost
In August of 2017, experienced hunter and avid outdoorsman, Jeremy Evans, was scouting for sheep in the Alberta Rockies when he spotted a grizzly bear cub through his binoculars. Without warning, he was attacked by a mother grizzly bear from behind resulting in devastating injuries. Alone in the backwoods of the Canadian wilderness, his face torn, fingers broken, tendons severed, and blood spilling from his injuries, Jeremy struggled for miles to save himself. Sources: - After the Attack: Man's harrowing account of being attacked by a bear still offering lessons about life, trauma...
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The Örnen
Marooned: Tales of the Catastrophically Lost
In July of 1897, a team of three Swedish men, led by Swedish engineer Salomon August Andrée, climbed aboard the Örnen, a hydrogen balloon set to fly over the north pole in one of the first attempts to explore the Arctic by air. Almost as soon as they set off things began to go awry, and the ill-fated expedition became one of Sweden’s greatest mysteries. Sources: To advertise on this podcast please email: Or go to:
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Dead In The Water
Marooned: Tales of the Catastrophically Lost
In 1999, Swedish medical student, Anna Bågenholm, was skiing in Norway with friends when she fell through a frozen stream and became trapped under a thick layer of ice. Unable to free herself, and forced to wait for rescue, her body temperature quickly fell to 13.7°C (56.7°F) and she fell unconscious. 80 minutes later, Bågenholm was brought to the surface by rescuers, clinically dead. But that is not the end of Anna's story... Sources: - -Swedish-Norwegian co-operation in the treatment of three hypothermia victims: - – My story can help others - To advertise on this...
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The Johnson Sea Link Incident
Marooned: Tales of the Catastrophically Lost
In June 1973, The Johnson Sea Link, a deep-sea submersible, went on a routine mission off the coast of Florida. The Sea Link quickly became entangled in the cables and debris of a sunken ship. Trapped 360 feet below the surface for over 30 hours, four crew members fought for survival, but only two would make it out alive. Sources: To advertise on this podcast please email: Or go to:
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Misadventure in Bolivia
Marooned: Tales of the Catastrophically Lost
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. A well known phrase that could easily be applied to almost every survival situation. Unfortunately, when it really comes down to it; those who would like to get going can’t wait around for anyone else. And that can be tough stuff. Though in this case it was more like “tough shit”. To advertise on this podcast please email: Or go to: Back from Tuichi by Yossi Ghinsberg
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Stuck
Marooned: Tales of the Catastrophically Lost
When it comes to social media, it is said that many are oversharing. Details of one's life including family members, where they live, and the troubles they are experiencing can be known by hundreds, if not thousands of other people. For some, it helps to make them feel connected by bringing in new followers and friends. Before youtube and instagram they felt isolated and unpopular. The likes and comments boost their morale and make them feel wanted. But what happens when a content creator is suddenly disconnected from everyone? To advertise on this podcast please email: ...
info_outlineThe family road trip brings to mind an overpacked station wagon, some unimpressed kids in the back, and a couple of adults arguing up front over a comically large map. It’s supposed to be a good time but in reality, usually, it’s a bit of a nightmare. Especially if dad made a wrong turn. And then another… and it’s getting dark.
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Sources:
https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2011/01/kati_kim_speaks_out_on_oregonl.html
https://abcnews.go.com/2020/kati-kim-tells-heart-wrenching-story-family-ended/story?id=12884927
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49f9SiLmgEk
https://www.oregonlive.com/editors/2013/04/kim_familys_fatal_oregon_journ.html