Ep 4. Jessyca / Derek / LaToya

Jessyca, Derek, and LaToya each have their own harrowing tales of survival to share in this episode of I Survived.

Jessyca was working as a nanny when she found herself in the crosshairs of a violent carjacker. Desperate to get away, Jessyca managed to break free from her captor and flee into the woods. But with no food, water, or shelter, she had to rely on her own survival skills to stay alive. Despite facing dangerous wildlife and harsh weather conditions, Jessyca never gave up hope of being rescued.

Derek's story began when he and his friends went on a deep sea fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico. Their boat suddenly capsized, leaving the group stranded in the open ocean with no food, water, or means of communication. With the scorching sun and relentless waves wearing them down, Derek and his friends knew they had to act fast to survive. They resorted to desperate measures, such as drinking their own urine and eating raw fish, in order to stay alive. Derek's unwavering determination to make it home to his family propelled him to keep fighting for his life.

LaToya's experience was equally terrifying, as she was robbed at gunpoint while working at a convenience store. The robbers took LaToya hostage and forced her into their car, which led to a high-speed chase with police. As the car careened off the road and flipped over, LaToya was thrown into the thick woods nearby. She was badly injured and alone, with no idea where she was or how to get help. Over the next several days, LaToya battled extreme pain and exhaustion as she made her way through the wilderness and into civilization. Her story is a testament to the human spirit's strength and resilience.

Through their shared experiences, Jessyca, Derek, and LaToya demonstrate the remarkable ability of ordinary people to overcome extraordinary circumstances. Their stories of survival are both inspiring and harrowing, showing us that anything is possible if we have the determination to keep going. Tune in to I Survived's fourth season to hear their incredible tales of bravery and perseverance.