The CRUX: True Survival Stories

Broken and Alone: Six Days on a Norwegian Mountain | E 195


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In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen recount the gripping survival story of Alec Luhn, a 38-year-old climate journalist, who endured six days stranded on a remote Norwegian mountain. After a catastrophic fall left him with a broken femur, fractured pelvis, and multiple fractured vertebrae, Luhn faced treacherous weather conditions and severe dehydration. Despite insurmountable odds, his relentless will to live and eventual rescue by the Norwegian Red Cross highlight an incredible tale of human endurance, love, and the extreme measures taken to make it home. Join us as we explore the crucial moments that dictated Luhn's fate and the lessons learned from this incredible true story.

00:00 Introduction to Case Knives
00:33 Welcome to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast
00:57 Alec Loon's Harrowing Tale Begins
02:47 Alec Loon: The Experienced Adventurer
05:07 The Treacherous Terrain of Ful Gana National Park
08:46 Alec's First Mistake: The Broken Boot
10:57 The Catastrophic Fall
12:47 Stranded and Injured: Alec's Fight for Survival
14:35 The Struggle for Water and Shelter
19:42 The Crushing Solitude
20:26 Family as a Beacon of Hope
21:09 Hallucinations and Helicopters
22:55 The Rescue Mission
25:17 Medical Breakdown of Survival
29:33 Lessons and Reflections
35:18 A New Lease on Life
38:39 Final Thoughts and Gratitude


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