Discover five extraordinary stories of survival where people defied death in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. From surviving a plane fall to escaping a radioactive beam, these tales of resilience reveal whether luck or secret tactics played a role. Join us as we explore these awe-inspiring accounts of human endurance and strength, showcasing how science and survival strategies can help overcome life-threatening situations.

00:00: Defying death
03:02: Jean Hilliard becomes a human icicle
04:14: Aaron Ralston stranded in the desert
05:11: Harrison Okene trapped underwater
06:01: Anatoli Bugorski hit by a radioactive beam
07:02: Vesna Vulovic survives highest freefall

#survivalstories #defyingdeath #planefall #underwatersurvival #radioactivedischarge #JeanHilliard #AaronRalston #HarrisonOkene #AnatoliBugorski #VesnaVulovic

See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/671aa77470f34afbc542369e

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices