René Compeán had hiked in Angeles National Forest many times. So he didn’t think twice when he set out on one of his favorite trails for a quick hike. But to save time, he went off trail — and ended up lost and relying on a rapidly dying cell phone to call for help. René was unprepared to spend a cold night in the mountains with wildlife roaming around him, and his mental and physical health deteriorated quickly.
Rescue teams struggled to find him in a thick fog and a massive search area, until a stranger with a unique set of technical skills stepped in with key information.
We also speak to Jessie Krebs, wilderness survival instructor of OWLS Skills, about what you should and shouldn’t do if you’re lost in the wilderness, and how to prepare, no matter the length of hike.
We are conducting a survey to learn more about our listeners and we want to hear from you.
What do you like about the show? What would you like to hear more of? Let us know at www.tmwh.club
You can also vote for your favorite episode of Season 3 and we’ll rebroadcast the winner with extended audio that will make it even more compelling!
Escaping the Hawaii Wildfires
Under an Avalanche
Trapped in a Flooding Elevator
Badly Burned in Iceland
Introducing Season 4 of Tell Me What Happened
Saved from the Nazis, Rescued from Ukraine
A Panic Attack and a Calming Voice
Frozen and Fading in the Buffalo Blizzard
A Lost Wheel, A Daring Landing
Hero Battles Hurricane, Finds New Family
Face-to-Face With a Great White Shark
Seven New Incredible Stories
Human Trafficking Survivor Gets New Life and Thrives
Slackliner Saves Skier Hanging From Chairlift
Heroic Bystander Saves Handler From Alligator Death Roll
Walking Through Fire to Save 65 Horses
Mountain of Mud Buries Motorists
R U OK? Virtual Friend Saves Gamer’s Life
12 Hours Trapped In Quicksand
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
We Can Do Hard Things
Relationship Truth: Unfiltered
Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
Love Life with Matthew Hussey
Rachel Goes Rogue