Action & Adventure True Stories

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1Drama: Lost at Sea
The sailboat is gone. The night is dark. And there are four life jackets for five men.
2Adventures on the High Seas
Their 6-year voyage around the world was a dream come true until they were attacked by pirates.
311-year-old Survivor of Floodwaters Saves Her Family
As Maddie McRae struggled to reach the shore after an icy plunge, she had only one thought: "I Have to Save My Family--Now."
4Two Boys, Five Tons of Ice
How a family hike turned into a terrifying race against time.
5Jungle Escape: A Tale of Abduction and Rescue
Oscar Lizcano's eight-year nightmare and the story of an unlikely friendship.
6Our America: Why You Can Count On Us
From our earliest days, we've been known as a nation of helpers.
7Northern Exposure: A Deep Sea Diver's Story
Why would a man (repeatedly) strip down to a Speedo and dive into the world's coldest waters? Because he can.
8Lost in the Mountains
Charlie Hench thought a solo hike through the Sierra Nevada would quell his midlife wanderlust. Then things took a dangerous turn.
9Heroes: Close Call in a Hotel Fire
In the chaos of a late-night fire, three students on spring break risked their lives to save others.

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