Ep 2. Lost in the Snow
- November 4, 2005
- 49 min
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7.6 (24)
In this episode of I Shouldn't Be Alive, titled Lost in the Snow, viewers are taken on a harrowing journey through the Alaskan wilderness with two lost hikers. The episode begins with Brian and Becky, a couple from Washington State, setting out on what they thought would be a routine hike through Chugach State Park. Despite being warned about the dangers of the area, including rapidly changing weather conditions and treacherous terrain, the couple seemed confident in their ability to navigate the park and make it back to their campsite before dark.
However, things quickly took a turn for the worse when a sudden snowstorm hit, leaving the couple disoriented and lost in the wilderness. As the hours turned into days, Brian and Becky were forced to rely on their survival skills and the scant supplies they had brought with them in order to stay alive. With no food or water, and temperatures dropping well below freezing at night, the couple's prospects seemed increasingly bleak as the days stretched on.
Despite their dire circumstances, the couple refused to give up hope, and worked tirelessly to stay alive. They built a makeshift shelter out of fallen branches and carved steps into the icy terrain to help them climb the steep hillsides. They also tried their best to find sources of food and water, scavenging for berries and melting snow in order to stay hydrated.
As the days turned into weeks, the couple's situation grew increasingly desperate. They were plagued by hunger, fatigue, and hypothermia, and were beginning to lose hope that they would ever be rescued. However, they refused to give up, even when a terrifying encounter with a grizzly bear left them injured and shaken.
Despite all of their hardships, Brian and Becky refused to lose hope, clinging to the belief that they would be rescued. Their resilience and determination in the face of adversity is truly awe-inspiring, and serves as a reminder of the incredible things that humans are capable of when pushed to their limits.
As the episode concludes, viewers are left on the edge of their seats as the couple's situation grows increasingly dire. Will they be rescued in time, or will they become yet another tragic statistic in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness? Only time will tell, and viewers will be left eagerly awaiting the next episode to find out.