Ep. 42: Slingshot Failures & Nice Piggyback Rides (Helen Klaben & Ralph Flores)
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Smoke Signals, First Aid, Classic! This week we talk about the inspiring story of Helen Klaben and Ralph Flores who both together survived after their plane crashlanded in the Yukon Wilderness, and they were stranded for 49 days! They overcame their injuries, starvation, sub-zero temperatures, and exhaustion to live for the day they were rescued. As Helen says; "HEY, I'M ALIVE" and we love life with her! Listen for some tips on first aid treatment without first aid supplies; and Remember to Love Life! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-wednesday-edition-1.4942652/a-marvellous-experience-woman-who-survived-49-days-in-the-yukon-after-plane-crash-has-died-1.4943527 https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/helen-klaben-u-s-woman-who-survived-plane-crash-and-spent-49-days-stranded-in-yukon-dies-aged-76 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/11/obituaries/helen-kleban-kahn-dead.html https://www.whitehorsestar.com/History/hey-im-alive-part-1 https://www.whitehorsestar.com/History/hey-im-alivepart-2 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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