Listen "034: Juliane Koepcke: The Girl Who Fell from the Sky"
Episode Synopsis
On Christmas Eve 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke boarded a flight over the Peruvian rainforest with her mother. What was supposed to be a routine journey turned into a nightmare when lightning struck the plane, causing it to disintegrate mid-air. Juliane fell over two miles—without a parachute—and miraculously survived.In this episode, we delve into one of the most extraordinary survival stories of all time. We explore Juliane’s experience falling from the sky, waking up alone in the jungle, and her harrowing 11-day journey through one of the most dangerous ecosystems on Earth. But this story is more than survival—it's about resilience, science, and the human will to live.Instagram @strapyerbootsWebsite strapyerboots.comContact [email protected]
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