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The 25 Most Incredible Survival Stories of All Time
Our survival expert runs down the 25 most incredible survival stories.
 Throughout history there have been plenty of beat-the-odds survival stories that demonstrate the tenacity it takes to stay alive under the absolute worst circumstances. But some of these stories, and the people who lived to tell them, stand out among the crowd. Here's my rundown of the 25 most amazing. Photo: USCGLantareapa Advertisement  Advertisement |
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» Write a CommentI was also going to mention Captain Bligh and the remaining 18 non-mutineer crew members of the HMS Bounty, who sailed 3618 nautical miles in a 23 foot open boat with very minimal provisions. They survived for 47 days on the open sea.
Great stories: there are many more that could be included, but two that I think are incredible are:
1. Simon Kenton, who was captured by Shawnees in Kentucky/Ohio - the only man to ever be condemned by Shawnees who was not killed. His story is incredible!
2. Daniel Boone - similar to Kenton's, and more popular for sure. He was definitely one of the most incredible men to have ever lived!
Then, there is Deter Dengler, also Vietnam vet who flew off of my ship, U.S.S. Coral Sea, shot down, and the only man to ever escape from Vietnam prison camp.
And, last, my own Dad! He had no incredible stories, except that he knew how to survive! I have often said of him, he would have been one of the only survivors in plane crash, etc. It was just in him...
It's bad enough to survive a POW camp when you are in 100% good shape, but after knowing what Sen. John McCain went through "Hanoi Jane" Fonda should have had her US Citizenship stripped away from her. I for one have no idea how McCain survived, but I do know he loved the USA and served in the USN in a terrible "conflict" back in the '60's. God Bless you Senator for your service to your contry. He was a mess when he landed that's an understatement.
Abby Sunderland does not really belong in this gallery. Two days adrift on a fully supplied boat? That is not "incredible." You missed the story about the captain and officers of the HMS Bounty, who survived a journey across thousands of miles in an overcrowded lifeboat.
Ooops wrong photo for #18
Your photo for John Colter is the scowling mug of Major John Wesly Powell.
A surviver in his own right!
He commanded the exploration of the Colorado, Green Rivers, and in the Rocky Mountains for the USGS.
All while missing an arm from the civil war battle wound.
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Ooops wrong photo for #18
Your photo for John Colter is the scowling mug of Major John Wesly Powell.
A surviver in his own right!
He commanded the exploration of the Colorado, Green Rivers, and in the Rocky Mountains for the USGS.
All while missing an arm from the civil war battle wound.
Abby Sunderland does not really belong in this gallery. Two days adrift on a fully supplied boat? That is not "incredible." You missed the story about the captain and officers of the HMS Bounty, who survived a journey across thousands of miles in an overcrowded lifeboat.
It's bad enough to survive a POW camp when you are in 100% good shape, but after knowing what Sen. John McCain went through "Hanoi Jane" Fonda should have had her US Citizenship stripped away from her. I for one have no idea how McCain survived, but I do know he loved the USA and served in the USN in a terrible "conflict" back in the '60's. God Bless you Senator for your service to your contry. He was a mess when he landed that's an understatement.
Great stories: there are many more that could be included, but two that I think are incredible are:
1. Simon Kenton, who was captured by Shawnees in Kentucky/Ohio - the only man to ever be condemned by Shawnees who was not killed. His story is incredible!
2. Daniel Boone - similar to Kenton's, and more popular for sure. He was definitely one of the most incredible men to have ever lived!
Then, there is Deter Dengler, also Vietnam vet who flew off of my ship, U.S.S. Coral Sea, shot down, and the only man to ever escape from Vietnam prison camp.
And, last, my own Dad! He had no incredible stories, except that he knew how to survive! I have often said of him, he would have been one of the only survivors in plane crash, etc. It was just in him...
I was also going to mention Captain Bligh and the remaining 18 non-mutineer crew members of the HMS Bounty, who sailed 3618 nautical miles in a 23 foot open boat with very minimal provisions. They survived for 47 days on the open sea.
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