The Crux True Survival Stories

On a clear July evening in 2025, a seasoned hunting guide scouting for mule deer in Utah's Uinta Mountains felt his side-by-side begin to tilt at zero miles an hour. Minutes later, he lay on a steep slope with a shattered leg, his satellite messenger, radio, and phone scattered somewhere in the darkening brush, and only one companion left. What followed was an arduous journey of cold creek crossings, yipping coyotes, and a light no bigger than a quarter. Jake Schmitt thought he understood his dog, but somewhere in the dark, Buddy started doing something Jake still can't explain.Jake's GoFundMe Link - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jake-rebuild-after-his-5mile-crawl-to-safetyReferencesFOX 13 News Utah, "Man crawls 11 hours to rescue himself after getting injured on Uinta Mountains," July 29–30, 2025. https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/northern-utah/man-crawls-11-hours-to-rescue-himself-after-getting-injured-on-uinta-mountainsKSL, "Ogden man crawls, drags self for 11 hours after side-by-side rollover in Uintas," July 31, 2025. https://ksltv.com/local-news/ogden-man-crawls-drags-self-for-11-hours-after-side-by-side-rollover-in-uintas/802952/The Park Record, "Hunter crawls 11 hours to safety after a crash in the Uintas," Aug. 12, 2025. https://www.parkrecord.com/2025/08/12/hunter-crawls-11-hours-to-safety-after-a-crash-in-the-uintas/Outdoor Life, "After Rolling His UTV, This Man Crawled 11 Hours Through the Mountains with Only His Dog to Guide Him," July 31, 2025. https://www.outdoorlife.com/survival/utah-hunter-crawls-mountains-with-dog/WIVB News 4 Buffalo, "East Aurora native survives serious accident in Utah," July 30–31, 2025. https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/east-aurora-native-survives-serious-accident-in-utah/The Salt Lake Tribune, "How a dog helped a Utah man survive an 11-hour night crawl through the Uintas," Aug. 10, 2025 https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/08/10/he-shattered-his-ankles-utv-crash/Outside, "After Breaking Both Ankles, a Utah Man Crawled for Hours with His Dog Beside Him," Aug. 14, 2025. https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/hunter-crashed-utv-dog-helped-survive/Mike Force Podcast, interview with Jake Schmitt, published around Aug. 4, 2025. https://youtu.be/Xu95PrMOoDMHushlife Podcast, interview with Jake Schmitt, early August 2025. https://youtu.be/kKLHd8GEUvgTeam Never Quit Podcast, "Jake Schmitt," around Oct. 1, 2025. https://teamneverquit.com/podcast/jake-schmitt/GoFundMe, "Help Jake Rebuild After His 5-Mile Crawl to Safety," organized by Kaitlynn Cline. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jake-rebuild-after-his-5mile-crawl-to-safetyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories--7265181/support.Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcastEmail us! [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/Get schooled by Julie in wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/This episode includes AI-generated content.

A day hike in Glacier National Park turns into a fight for survival when 19-year-old Matthew Read encounters deep spring snow near Huckleberry Lookout.What begins as an ordinary hike quickly goes wrong, leaving Matthew stranded in steep, heavily forested terrain as changing weather and cold exposure raise the stakes.In this episode of The Crux: True Survival Stories, we follow Matthew’s three-night ordeal and the massive search effort unfolding around him. Along the way, we break down postholing in deep snow, wilderness survival strategy, hypothermia versus frostbite, and the challenges search-and-rescue teams face trying to locate one person in Glacier’s vast backcountry.How do you survive when a simple step into the snow changes everything?00:00 Snow Trap Begins00:45 Meet the Hosts01:01 Huckleberry Trail and Terrain04:17 Meet Matthew Read06:22 A Warning on the Trail08:09 Postholing Explained09:25 Losing His Shoes and Sliding Off Trail11:39 Building a Debris Shelter13:32 Why Staying Put Matters15:33 Hypothermia vs. Frostbite20:06 Waiting and Signaling for Rescue22:13 Search and Rescue Begins24:55 Thermal Imaging Breakthrough27:51 The Nighttime Hoist Rescue29:46 Treating Severe Frostbite33:35 Recovery and Survival Lessons35:43 Final TakeawaysResources / ReferencesThese are the ones I'd actually put in your show notes rather than padding the list with generic sources:National Park Service — “Missing Hiker Rescued in Glacier National Park” — the primary official account of the search, Matthew's location, thermal detection and 175-foot hoist. National Park ServiceNational Park Service rescue reportNational Park Service — “Search Underway in Glacier National Park for Missing 19-Year-Old” — contemporary search announcement documenting winter-like upper-trail conditions and the agencies involved. National Park ServiceNational Park Service search announcementFlathead Beacon — “Stranded Glacier National Park Hiker Shares Story of Survival and Hope” — the best detailed account, including Matthew's own description of losing his shoes, building shelter, staying put and the Two Bear Air search. Flathead BeaconFlathead Beacon feature on Matthew ReadDaily Inter Lake — “19-year-old rescued from Huckleberry Mountain in May avoids double amputation” — follow-up reporting on Matthew's frostbite treatment and recovery. Daily Inter LakeDaily Inter Lake recovery follow-upUndark — “The Burgeoning Science of Search and Rescue” — later reporting that uses Matthew's case to explain lost-person behavior and search strategy. Undark MagazineUndark search-and-rescue featureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories--7265181/support.Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcastEmail us! [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/Get schooled by Julie in wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/This episode includes AI-generated content.

A late-afternoon hike in Glacier National Park seemed simple enough: climb toward the Mount Brown Fire Lookout, watch the sunset, and head back down.But as darkness settled over Mount Brown, 33-year-old Anthony Pollio found himself descending alone through steep, heavily forested terrain. Somewhere in the woods, a grizzly bear was moving through the darkness.In this episode of Disaster Strikes, we examine Anthony Pollio’s final hike, the search-and-rescue operation that followed, and the investigation into what happened on Mount Brown. We also look at a second grizzly bear encounter in Glacier National Park just 25 days later—and the warning signs, environmental conditions, and safety decisions that can turn an ordinary hike through bear country into a life-threatening situation.This episode explores:Anthony Pollio’s final hike on Mount BrownThe Mount Brown Fire Lookout trail in Glacier National ParkThe search for Anthony PollioGrizzly bear attacks and encounters in GlacierWhy hiking alone after dark can be dangerousHow to stay safe in grizzly countryWhat hikers should know before entering bear habitat00:00 Disaster Strikes Intro00:37 Alone After Dark on Mount Brown02:03 Glacier’s Grizzly Country03:57 The Mount Brown Trail05:18 Our Bear Encounters08:18 Who Was Anthony Pollio?10:02 A Late Start Up Mount Brown12:33 A Surprise in the Deadfall14:32 The Search for Anthony16:23 How Rare Are Fatal Bear Attacks?17:59 Another Grizzly Attack, 25 Days Later20:20 What the Two Attacks Had in Common24:32 Where Was the Bear?27:35 Staying Safe in Grizzly Country34:34 Remembering Anthony PollioReferences — Alone After Dark: A Fatal Grizzly Encounter in Glacier National ParkPrimary / Official SourcesNational Park Service — Glacier National Park. “Search Underway in Glacier National Park for Missing Hiker.” May 6, 2026.NPS — Search Underway for Anthony PollioNational Park Service — Glacier National Park. “Missing Hiker and Bear Encounter Victim Identified.” May 9, 2026.NPS — Anthony Pollio IdentifiedInteragency Grizzly Bear Committee Board of Review. Final investigation into the May 3, 2026 fatal grizzly encounter involving Anthony Pollio on the Mount Brown Lookout Trail. July 2026. The review reconstructed the encounter using physical evidence, DNA, trail conditions and Pollio’s communications and concluded that Pollio likely surprised an adult male grizzly at close range while descending in darkness.National Park Service — Glacier National Park. “Hiker Injured by Grizzly Bear at Glacier National Park.” June 2, 2026. Official account of the May 28 Grinnell Glacier Trail attack discussed in the episode.NPS — Grinnell Glacier Grizzly EncounterReporting & Additional SourcesFlathead Beacon. “Report Details Fatal Glacier Park Grizzly Bear Attack.” July 24, 2026. Detailed reporting on the final interagency investigation.Flathead Beacon — Fatal Grizzly InvestigationHungry Horse News. “Grizzly Bear Mauling Death in Glacier: A Closer Look at Full Report.” July 24, 2026. Includes details from the final investigation regarding the trail conditions, darkness, deadfall and circumstances of the surprise encounter.Hungry Horse News — Full Report CoverageMontana Free Press. “Glacier’s First Fatal Bear Attack in Almost 30 Years Came After Surprise Encounter.” July 24, 2026.Montana Free Press — Anthony Pollio InvestigationAssociated Press. Coverage of Anthony Pollio’s death and Glacier National Park’s first fatal bear attack since 1998. May 2026.People. Interview with Anthony Pollio’s father, Arthur Pollio, including Anthony’s background, his plans to watch the sunset from Mount Brown, and his final communication with his father. May 2026.ABC News / Good Morning America. Interview with Daniel Crago regarding the May 28, 2026 Grinnell Glacier Trail grizzly attack. June 8, 2026.ABC News — Daniel Crago InterviewBackpacker. “‘Pure Panic’: Glacier Grizzly Attack Survivor Shares the Story of the Rescue That Saved Him.” June 5, 2026.Backpacker — Daniel Crago Grizzly AttackLos Angeles Times. Reporting and interview with Daniel Crago following the Grinnell Glacier Trail attack. June 7, 2026.Los Angeles Times — Grinnell Glacier AttackBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories--7265181/support.Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcastEmail us! [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/Get schooled by Julie in wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hendrik "Hendri" Coetzee was one of the most decorated whitewater explorers in the history of African river kayaking — a South African who had paddled the length of the Nile, soloed some of the continent's most dangerous water, and built a life in places most people only read about. In late 2010, he led two world-class American kayakers on an ambitious first descent of the Lukuga River in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a remote stretch of water known among local communities for something far more dangerous than its rapids. On the morning of December 7th, on a quiet, flat section of river, everything ended in seconds. This episode tells Hendri's full story — who he was, what drove him, and what his teammates witnessed that morning — drawing entirely on verified accounts, his own writing, and the documentary record left behind by the people who were there. 00:00 Disaster Strikes Intro 00:45 Congo River Cold Open 02:40 Meet Hend Kotze 03:48 Early Life And Fear 05:12 Finding The Rivers 06:00 Nile Source To Sea 09:02 Solo Murchison Run 11:18 Risk And Depression 13:33 Final Congo Expedition 17:02 Into The Laga River 18:35 Crocodile Attack 21:43 Aftermath And Rescue 23:43 Memorial And Legacy 26:25 Lessons And Closing Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ REFERENCES Coetzee, H. Living the Best Day Ever. Hendri Coetzee Trust (posthumous). Stookesberry, B. & Korbulic, C. Kadoma. Documentary film, 2011. National Geographic. Man-Eater of the Congo. Documentary, 2013. Korbulic, C. Eyewitness account. Associated Press, December 2010. Stookesberry, B. Expedition dispatches. Outside Magazine, November–December 2010. "On the Death of Hendri Coetzee." Outside Online, December 2010. "Famed Outdoorsman Hendrik Coetzee in Croc Attack." CBS News, December 9, 2010. "Kayakers Recount Deadly Congo Crocodile Attack." CBS News, December 2010. "Devastated American Kayakers Survive Congo Croc Attack." ABC News, December 10, 2010. "Death on the Congo: Stookesberry Team Member Hendri Coetzee Killed by Croc." Paddling Life, December 2010. "Hendri Coetzee." Wikipedia (citing primary sources). Donnelly, C. (International Rescue Committee). Quoted in ABC News, December 2010. Coetzee, H. Blog: The Great White Explorer. Eddie Bauer First Ascent, 2010. "Hendri Coetzee — Pushing the Limits on the Waterways of Africa." Off the Beaten Track / London to Cape, January 2016. Stookesberry, B. & Korbulic, C. NBC Today show interview, January 2011. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories--7265181/support.Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcastEmail us! [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/Get schooled by Julie in wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/

For decades, cabins around Maine's North Pond were burgled by someone who took food, books, and propane — and fixed the doors on his way out. Locals called him the North Pond Hermit, and plenty of them doubted he existed at all. Then, one April night in 2013, a silent alarm at a summer camp brought a game warden face to face with a man carrying stolen groceries and a secret almost too big to believe. What he told police that night launched one of the strangest criminal cases in Maine's history — and left an entire state arguing over what, exactly, he was guilty of. Julie and Kaycee unravel how he pulled it off, what it cost the people around that pond, and the one question the courts never fully answered. 00:44 Show Intro And Setup 01:06 Caught In The Kitchen 03:32 North Pond Burglar Legend 07:34 Pine Tree Camp Sting 10:14 Who Is Christopher Knight 12:43 Hidden Camp And Winter Routine 16:11 Survival By Burglary 20:00 Close Calls And Capture 21:44 Jail Fame And Finkel Interviews 23:57 Court Program And Sentencing 26:58 Stillness And Final Thoughts 30:36 Outro And Takeaway Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ REFERENCES: "Christopher Thomas Knight," Wikipedia (accessed July 2026) — biographical overview, camp details, 2012 cabin encounter, Bellavance discovery.Finkel, Michael. *The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit.* Knopf, 2017. (Primary source for Knight's account of the woods years.)Finkel, Michael. "The Strange & Curious Tale of the Last True Hermit," *GQ*, August 2014."Why the North Pond Hermit Hid From People for 27 Years," *National Geographic* interview with Michael Finkel, 2017 — family background, Hughes quote, Thoreau comparison, camp location."'North Pond Hermit' Knight completes specialty court program," *Kennebec Journal / CentralMaine.com*, March 23, 2015 — sentencing, Mills and McKee quotes, Pine Tree Camp surveillance and arrest details, Willard-Robinson quote."North Pond Hermit accepted into alternative sentencing program," *Sun Journal*, September 14, 2013 — indictment, Co-Occurring Disorders Court terms, DA Maloney statements."North Pond Hermit out of jail, doing well in alternative program, DA says," *Bangor Daily News*, November 22, 2013 — release date, program conditions, statute-of-limitations point.*State v. Knight*, Maine Supreme Judicial Court, 2016 (via FindLaw) — plea structure, sentence, restitution figures, vacated $1,125, dissent on victim impact."'North Pond Hermit' balks at paying costs for removal of campsite," *Portland Press Herald*, April 26, 2016 — Perkins-Vance arrest details, restitution appeal, songs/documentary/marriage-proposal detail."10 Years Ago, the Mystery of the North Pond Hermit was Solved," Q106.5 (Townsquare Media Maine), April 2023 — local lore, unlocked doors, thief repairing damage."A Q&A with The Stranger in the Woods author Michael Finkel," *Down East Magazine*, March 2017 — Finkel's reporting process, ~500 journalists, "dilettante."Hazlitt interview with Michael Finkel, 2017 — camp construction (magazine floor, propane kitchen, single chair), forest density."Book Review: The Stranger in the Woods," *Real Change News*, August 23, 2017 — forensic evaluation ("complete competency"; possible Asperger's, depression, schizoid personality disorder), "stillness" quote."Christopher Thomas Knight: The North Pond Hermit," HubPages/Discover — $395 detail, spare-key method, "I just walked away" attribution. (Secondary aggregator; cross-check flagged above.)Byrd, Richard E. *Alone.* 1938. (Basis for the Antarctic comparison.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories--7265181/support.Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcastEmail us! [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/Get schooled by Julie in wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/

Commercial diver Scott Thompson is harvesting sea urchins off the California coast when a split-second accident leaves him overboard in the Pacific Ocean. With his boat disappearing into the distance, no radio, and no immediate rescue coming, he must make a series of impossible decisions to stay alive in cold water. In this episode, we break down the chain of events that led to the accident, the science of cold-water survival, and the lessons every boater and outdoor adventurer can learn from Scott's remarkable ordeal. In This Episode 00:45 – Why this survival story is different01:07 – A routine dive turns into disaster02:57 – Meet commercial diver Scott Thompson04:37 – The trip before everything changed05:54 – Working the waters off California08:15 – The chain of mistakes begins09:10 – The kill switch that could have changed everything11:14 – Scott realizes he's overboard13:49 – Cold-water survival: How much time is left?15:21 – Choosing where to swim17:34 – Five hours alone in the Pacific Ocean19:28 – An unexpected visitor in the darkness21:09 – What cold water does to the human body22:37 – Hope begins to fade24:08 – A lifeline appears25:56 – Reaching safety isn't easy28:23 – Hypothermia and the danger of afterdrop29:40 – The big red button debate32:10 – The rescue finally arrives34:06 – Coast Guard rescue and medical care38:36 – What happened to the missing boat?40:08 – The survival lessons that could save your life References Scott Thompson interview. The Qualified Captain Podcast. Primary source used for chronology, first-person account, dialogue, and survival decisions.CNN Wire. "Man survived freezing waters after falling off his boat. He swam for five hours to safety." February 19, 2022.The Santa Barbara Independent. "Urchin Diver Scott Thompson Survives Five-Hour Swim in Santa Barbara Channel." February 2, 2022.People. "Boater Stranded at Sea Was Convinced 'I'm Going to Die' — Then a Sweet Seal Helped Save His Life." February 16, 2022.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC). "Boater Who Fell Into Ocean Waters off Santa Barbara Channel Helped by Harbor Seal, Inspired to Swim Back to Safety." February 2022.National Fisherman. "'Today Is the Day I'm Going to Die': California Fisherman Swims Five Hours After Falling Overboard." February 2022.BoatTEST. "Knocked Overboard, Boater Swims 5 Miles to Safety." March 2022.Newsweek. "Seal Helps Man Who Fell Into Ocean Complete 5-Hour Swim to Safety." February 15, 2022.CBS News Bay Area (via CNN Wire). "Central Coast Fisherman Survives Harrowing 5-Hour Swim After Falling Off Boat." February 19, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories--7265181/support.Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcastEmail us! [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/Get schooled by Julie in wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/

In late December 1969, five accomplished young mountaineers set out to make history on Glacier National Park's highest peak—a 4,000-foot wall of rock and ice that had never been climbed in winter. They were skilled, prepared, and determined. When they failed to return, a desperate search began in brutal conditions, with windchills plunging to minus forty-four degrees. What searchers eventually found would mark the worst mountaineering disaster in Glacier's history—and leave questions that linger to this day. This is the story of the Mount Cleveland Five, and the families, rescuers, and fellow climbers whose lives were forever changed. 00:39 Disaster Strikes Intro 01:21 Body Bags Ominous Cold Open 03:03 Meet The Mount Cleveland Five 07:32 Why Cleveland North Face 09:17 Brother Sits It Out 10:12 Ranger Warning At St Mary 12:25 Crossing Waterton Lake 15:30 Silence Then Missing 17:11 Search Begins Base Camp Found 18:09 Avalanche Evidence And Photos 20:48 Search Called Off 22:37 Spring Thaw Recovery 26:25 Aftermath Burials Memorials 28:51 Did They Summit Mystery 31:20 Jean Kler Funeral Courage 32:53 Legacy Closure And Safety 34:51 Final Thoughts And Resources Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ References: "In Search of the Mount Cleveland Five" by Terry G. Kennedy (Sweetgrass Books)"The White Death: Tragedy and Heroism in the Avalanche Zones" by McKay Jenkins"Swallowed By The Mountain" – Mountain Outlaw Magazine, Winter 2026"And None Came Back" – Outside MagazineHungry Horse News archives, 1970–2019Flathead BeaconBozeman Daily ChronicleHelena Independent RecordMontana Standard (Butte)Whitefish PilotGlacier National Park historical recordsDaily Inter Lake archives, 1970Find A Grave memorial recordsDirty Sox Club historical archives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories--7265181/support.Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcastEmail us! [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/Get schooled by Julie in wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/

On October 15, 2022, four college wrestlers hiked into Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest to hunt for shed antlers. They never saw the grizzly coming. When the bear attacked, one teammate made a split-second decision that would later earn him North America's highest civilian honor for heroism—and leave both young men fighting for their lives on a remote mountainside. With a broken arm and hundreds of stitches between them, getting off that mountain would take everything they had, and everyone they came with. This is a story about what happens when training, instinct, and brotherhood collide with the raw power of the wild. 00:00 Welcome to The Crux 00:38 Grizzly Charge Cold Open 01:35 Meet the Wrestlers 03:49 Split Up on the Trail 04:33 Brady Gets Mauled 06:35 Kendall Runs In 10:25 Second Attack and Silence 11:28 911 Call and Rescue Push 16:15 Hospital and Injury Breakdown 19:37 Bear Spray Lessons 20:47 Recovery and Hero Medal 22:30 Documentary and Facing Bears Again 24:12 Bear Spray vs Firearms Data 27:18 Practical Bear Country Tips 29:17 Bonus Bear in the House 30:56 Final Takeaway and Wrap Up 32:40 Outro and Listener Support Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ REFERENCES CNN — "College wrestlers mauled in gruesome grizzly bear attack" (October 20, 2022)ESPN — "Northwest College wrestlers hospitalized after bear attack" (October 19, 2022)ABC News — "Wyoming college wrestlers recount near-death fight with grizzly bear" (October 19, 2022)NBC News — "Two college wrestlers injured in grizzly bear attack while hunting in Wyoming" (October 18, 2022)CBS Sports — "Wyoming college wrestler saves teammate from being mauled by grizzly bear" (October 19, 2022)Deseret News — "Grizzly bear attacks two college wrestlers in Wyoming" (October 17, 2022)FloWrestling — "Northwest College Wrestlers Recovering After 'Horrifying' Bear Attack" (October 19, 2022)Cowboy State Daily — "Highest Heroism Award For Wyoming Wrestler Who Saved Teammate From Grizzly" (March 25, 2024)Cowboy State Daily — "There's More To Kendell Cummings Than Being The Guy Who Wrestled A Grizzly" (March 26, 2024)KTVQ — "Northwest College wrestlers 'in face of adversity, made it through' months after grizzly bear attack" (February 27, 2024)Powell Tribune — "Northwest College wrestler honored for extraordinary heroism" (March 28, 2024)Carnegie Hero Fund Commission — "17 recognized by Carnegie Hero Fund for saving others from peril" (March 2024)East Idaho News — "Young man who saved friend during grizzly bear attack among 17 receiving prestigious national honor" (April 7, 2024)KSL — "Man who saved friend during grizzly attack receives prestigious national honor" (2024)Wyoming Game and Fish Department Statement (October 2022) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories--7265181/support.Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcastEmail us! [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/Get schooled by Julie in wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/