STRANDED In Grizzly Country | I Shouldn't Be Alive | S02 E03 | Full Episodes | Thrill Zone

A man and his dad go kayaking in the Alaskan wilderness. Everything seems fine, until they run into some ice on the river and soon find themselves swept underneath...
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[@daividhventura6452]

Me: *sees that dad and son both get interviewed* Me: good so this has a happy ending 😅

[@kareenbernido3363]

Hahahahhaha mee toooo.

[@lynx4201]

haha yeah

[@bttawfiq]

Yup, i was so relieved once i saw that both are alive and apparently well

[@Undercookedsteak]

That's literally me, because y'all know if they don't get interviewed there either dead or don't want to take the interview.

[@loveroftruth8148]

Lol..yes me too. Hahah

[@raul1899]

"Eventually I managed to get my breath long enough ...to tell him to SHUT UP!" 😂

[@dayna29866]

🤣🤣🤣

[@annmarie8073]

That part cracked me UP

[@martinhagalen1705]

Priceless

[@Jay-vr9ir]

The son , even though he is a doctor , is a jerk .

[@DHT2023]

So classic 😎 Only fathers’ understand that line, and scene . With age, comes experience and wisdom.

[@ephanhymerable]

This was 1 of the greatest shows on tv. Can't believe it only lasted 6 seasons. They should bring this back

[@Jellybean_j99]

Someone gotta get stranded somewhere first

[@MegOdom]

Yeah, dont have much of a show without content. 😆 Unfortunately, most people who watch these shows SHOULD and probably do learn something. Like what NOT to do. 😆 Also, why go when AI and virtual reality can facilitate these experiences for us? 😬

[@ephanhymerable]

@@MegOdom there's ppl doing stupid shit all the time. For fqs sake we just had an entire generation eating tide pods & almost dying. You think the entire world learned a lesson from watching a tv show?! Not likely. Remember the salt/ice rub challenge came for the next generation

[@MegOdom]

@@ephanhymerable the entire world? Nah. Not likely. But those who actually do wish to learn have to start somewhere. Even those who are still at the oral/anal stage. 😁

[@greatwarrior2k291]

@@Jellybean_j99I’ll take one for the team 🖐️

[@dutchtreat9]

Pool Neil, he had asked for a guided tour for his birthday but his son said NO. Blake wanted to do it HIS way. Even after the trip started the dad was hesitant to go, but Blake pushed on. If you really want to give someone a birthday present, give them what THEY want not what YOU THINK they should have.

[@moriah1394]

Yep. Wouldn’t want Blake as a dr either if he couldn’t adjust his wants to information in front of him and doesn’t do better research. OMG…dad was still healing from ankle injury?! Early spring on a river filled with melting ice/snow has been known to be dangerous for ….ever. ALso, son says he couldn’t have faced his family…that was the first thing he said recalling not seeing his father come up from the water…he has a bit of an issues with being self absorbed. Would hope this humbled him and didn’t seem like it at the opening when he said with intense inflection he’d “Still” not go on a guided tour…he could learn something but noooooooo. His dad said “Just bad luck” or rather the actor did….that is enabling. Anyway at least they cried..maybe there was some humility gained and it is good to have their experience shared for others to learn from.

[@pxxnxh]

@@moriah1394 everything you said was right on the $$... so true

[@dustinbasurto7371]

Same thing when someone asks a favor. Do as they ask not as you want.

[@AutisticBearLover]

I was thinking the same thing. If it’s something my dad wanted I’d give it to him. Unless it was *extremely* dangerous, that’s that’s the only time I would put my foot down and say no.

[@Jackson-pu7gd]

Yeah you're right, but i guess the silver lining is that this horrible ordeal would have brought them more closer together than even the most picturesque father-son adventure.

[@PokemonAshley]

i lost my daddy a few years ago... this legitimately brought tears to my eyes seeing them together in the end

[@richardcallaghan7454]

The work put into these recreations is absolutely fantastic.

[@rebekahkirkendoll669]

Ikr! And the acting is phenomenal.

[@Younaildit777]

Yes I agree 💯

[@jaydens2756]

I feel like I say that every time I watch these haha they’re just so well created man

[@marciathehooligan3861]

Yes, they are. Great acting, especially these guys

[@somerking7040]

Yes! Agreed!

[@pinupgirl9160]

Productions of these episodes are better than movies in the theater! These shows are my favorite, you’re on the edge of your seat the whole time. My heart literally broke when they crashed and he couldn’t find his dad at first. I am so glad that they survived!!!

[@maryjhonson2724]

You are a very nice and sweet person

[@iamthedaughteroftheking3704]

Yes

[@snoot4873]

I agree I've been binging these especially knowing these are true stories makes watching the recreations extra intense

[@ChynnaPhillipsBaldwin]

I need to call my therapist immediately as I’m binging these shows 😩🤣

[@kindGSL]

I have to stop them at the beginning as it starts getting ominous in order for my own PTSD to have time to deal with it. Sometimes for a few minutes or hours. Sometimes for a few days. I have a hard time with the people putting themselves in such dangerous circumstances. It reminds me of the times that happened to me and nothing bad happened. But it could have.

[@larrywakeman4371]

A friend and n-eighbor of mine when she was 15 fell through the ice on the lake where we lived, while ice skating- she said, "always remember this and I learned it QUICKLY: if you fall through the ice, LOOK UP FOR THE DARK SPOT- THAT is the spot with NO ICE AND THAT IS THE WAY TO SWIM UP AND OUT!!!!! - do NOT look for light spots- that IS the ice." it scared the HELL out of her.... I NEVER FORGOT THAT.

[@shanefluhr6454]

Thank you sounds like valuable information did not know that

[@Grejegando]

A very counterintuitive thing and confirms the popular advice given to to those close to death "don't walk towards the light", "stay away from the light" lol holds true once again.

[@tomflannery3607]

This does a great job of showing how vulnerable we really are as human beings when you strip away the guns, cars, phones etc.

[@carlholland3819]

guns, cars, and phones are leading causes of death these days

[@mukbangmadness4674]

@@carlholland3819 incredibly wrong

[@fatsonot181]

We are like fallen leaves, will blow away anywhere wind and soil take us

[@demonsAngel0815]

Definitely so!!! Go prepared and don't do stupid

[@fatsonot181]

@@demonsAngel0815 stupid is as stupid does

[@edgartheatheling9091]

The ONLY story where the person was SPOTTED the FIRST time by plane, Otherwise most stories have people being missed by airplanes, ships, and others even after waving like heck!!!!!!

[@rainbows9060]

I was musing at the same thing

[@deadbeatcupcake]

A couple stranded in the mountains of Switzerland (i think) were also spotted on the first attempt. However it took way longer to rescue them after they were spotted because the weather was too bad.

[@pinupgirl9160]

Seriously!

[@FallenAngel53]

Haha yeh I watched one yday where he wandered off into the rain forest I think it was, and after the 42nd plane went by and didn't see him he stopped bothering 😁

[@geometricart7851]

right? I think the Dad might have died that next night. If he didn't get help though he was face down and didn't respond until the guy was ontop of him basically

[@CountryGypsy1720]

OmG the getting caught under the sheet of ice had to be horrible! And it's absolutely unbelievable what humans can endure and survive. It's truly fascinating. Why did they quit airing this show? It really was a good one, it literally puts you right in the terrifying moments! 😳

[@GlocKkandchill]

Hell yea bro

[@Ifyoudontknownowuknow]

Been binge watching these for 3 days now... and now im addicted to reading the comments in the beginning to see how good the episode looks to be 😅

[@KrisCorby-iv8dg]

Oh geez! I thought that was my secret...😆

[@mllev.auxiliairesexuelle]

Same... ;)

[@randallbowman2930]

I almost drowned just watching that ice shelf sequence. Good grief, how do these men not have PTSD after that? Or maybe they do... How absolutely terrifying that must have been.

[@auletjohnast03638]

Randall Bowman, I seen you in another episode.

[@randallbowman2930]

@@auletjohnast03638 Yep yep.

[@marilynwillett804]

the worst part of it.

[@sma1616]

Randall Bowman which one!?

[@adrianplant3194]

Number one rule of wilderness rafting, never go around a blind corner, get out and look...\

[@justme33126]

"If the fire goes out, Neil will be in big trouble.." Hmmm I think Neil was in big trouble even with the fire going.

[@lisashrestha5023]

@justme33126 you worded that so funny. Thanks for the comic relief I needed!

[@leanneo420]

Being under that ice shelf must have been terrifying

[@scottmoseley5122]

Can you imagine how the cameramen felt being under

[@indigneouschupacabra43]

@@scottmoseley5122 I just can't rn

[@Andrew19085]

It was cool.

[@syahusha7776]

Extremely heartbreaking the testing both had to endurance. Their relationship are indeed the most beautiful and humble I have not seen in a father and son. I love their respect, love, and loyalty for one another. ❤️

[@daysinv8058]

Blake has proven his Dad wrong 5 minutes later: Blake was wrong 😑 😂

[@moulidabdikadir4618]

That’s funny your beautiful though

[@Savage_Gamer777]

😂😂

[@lilneil6010]

🌹😌Jamaica 🇯🇲 bless

[@fondofthebonds4914]

Unfortunately this is usually the case with dad and son

[@rustyhowe3907]

@@fondofthebonds4914 Yup, not saying the elders are flawless but sometimes they get it right and we should at least listen to them.

[@angela3196]

Bet his Dad said to his son, I don't want you to get me anything for my birthday ever again!!

[@birdieorourke5507]

I often wonder if independently minded is smart minded. Play a game of scrabble or golf with your father if you want to spend time together......No radio or mobile VERY CLEVER ...

[@m.b2503]

Hehe

[@swatiM722]

Haha

[@desleota6335]

Lmaooo!!!

[@lynnlawrence834]

😂😂😂

[@phill8395]

You know what, besides almost dying and everything that went wrong, it’s really cool that the dude just wanted to hang out w his dad and take him on a trip for his pop’s bday, just him and his dad bonding. That’s sweet. Not a lot of kids want to do that with or for their parents. As life progresses and you start to age, your kids suddenly become adults and you’re not prepared for it, then they leave you and forget about you bc they’re busy leading their own lives and you’re no longer a major part of their world. You’re reduced to this minor, nearly insignificant role. It’s lonely when you’re in your golden years. Hurts my soul thinking about it. Def not something I look forward to.

[@mamavswild]

Oh damn!! 😣😣 my kids are now teenagers and I’m so close to them but see them growing up into their personalities and arrrgghh I hope I’m able to stay a large part of their lives!! I’m scared of what the next 8 years brings when my youngest turns 18 and my oldest is 22....yikes

[@Thelegendl23]

Sorry but thats NOT how it is, you built a bind together and they reduced you to a "nearly insignificant role?" That is not success or "raising your kids properly" if my children do that we will not continue our relationship. Its a partnership for life, you should have told them that early on.

[@Bokmoh]

@@Thelegendl23 lol noob

[@Thelegendl23]

@@Bokmoh lol fatass

[@lavenderskye7077]

Everyone has their own life and goals. Many children live hours, countries or even continents away from their parents. They have jobs and their own busy family. As a uni student I would sometimes go a couple of weeks without contact from my family. My parents and I are immigrants so I very rarely see my grandparents for very short periods of time. It’s a relationship that you have for life but you aren’t going to be with each other all the time.

[@NOBODYCARES-i6p]

Really loved this ending. “They still go hiking together but they’ve never gone rafting again” that my folks is a lesson well learned. Congratulations on the beautiful survival story. Thank goodness you both survived.

[@raltondebruin4751]

The more I watch this the more I appreciate my bed 🛌 🤭😩

[@Frommoonlightwithlove]

Mi también

[@merckxlaborier6713]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wanguirhods265]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ericamiddlesworth5205]

Me too

[@stevenmillikin558]

Nice and snug in bed as I watch this.

[@bttawfiq]

Their relationship is so beautiful and heart warming, sadly we don’t see that very often nowadays

[@annanirathsi1111]

It's really a miracle they survived considering how many times Blake's decisions almost caused their deaths.

[@TheRealSwampOperator]

" the men later learned their initial route was not on the flight path of any aircraft and if Blake had not tried to hike out, then his father almost certainly would have died" Sometimes it pays to have all the information before commenting about others perceived mistakes

[@rosaoddin4338]

@@TheRealSwampOperator That would be nice. But most people are filled with shuddas and oughtas - only adds to the burden.

[@tiredanddepressed]

​@TheRealSwampOperator it doesn't matter. Blake sat on his ass for 5 days and he made it to the spot he ended up at in one day. Even if Neil and Blake decided to walk together it wouldn't have taken them more then 3 days. Also if they would have stayed put they could have built a better shelter, traps, fished etc. Neil gave his son both the lighter and knife and he didn't do anything with it except save himself with fire. Atleast let your dad keep the knife for bushcraft if that was supposed nto be his plan. It was just pure damn luck and a miracle they survived. They would have had better odds waiting a week together till someone noticed them missing or waited 2 weeks until the actual real rafters started coming in to do the guides. They would have been found if they stayed near the river.

[@robinmccoy9710]

From that point on Blake's adventures should be limited to watching Sponge Bob @ Patrick from the couch,cool aide pop in spill proff sippy cup

[@MT-if1jr]

And it’s scary his is a so called doctor

[@flowersgrimm]

For my dads birthday I wanted to gift him the pain of my arrogant stubbornness. He’ll love it, it’s just what he’s been looking for.

[@lilneil6010]

Hahaha what

[@thomasgarzon8873]

I think Blake was trying to get his hands on some inheritance money 💰

[@flowersgrimm]

@@lilneil6010 The son was stubborn and thought he knew better when I’m reality he had no idea and almost got himself and his father killed.

[@flowersgrimm]

@@thomasgarzon8873 seems like he wanted dad dead with all the unnecessary risks he made a 60 something year old man take.

[@lilneil6010]

@@flowersgrimm yeah you totally right about sometimes one can make stupid decisions 🥴😕

[@Christin5554]

I am so impressed with the love Blair has for his father. I couldn't help but cry with Blair after they had been rescued. I hope they spend many more years together.

[@unclebennyscreepycampfires6828]

Are you kidding? He is arrogant & rebellious, & disregarded his dad's wishes to do the birthday trip w/ a professional guide, & nearly killed him & made his mother a widow to do it HIS way. He's a D*CK!

[@Northwest425]

It's Blake not Blair

[@Christin5554]

@@Northwest425 sorry

[@ioannakara8405]

@@Northwest425 I guess the meaning here is powerful to mess with details!!

[@Northwest425]

@@Christin5554 you're fine just letting you know

[@winterbird4447]

Better acting than in most Netflix movies and shows I have seen the last years.

[@vanessaboman8143]

These survival stories are truly amazing, the reenactment of these stories is brilliant... But I think I want to just watch the wilderness on here ... Thank you for uploading these stories.

[@susanlawless5578]

These stories are inspiring!! The way they battle to survive, they don't give up. They truly fight for their lives💪💪💪

[@ellamiller6889]

some of them just do so many stupid things to get themselves into that situation

[@susanlawless5578]

You know what? You are completely right!!

[@simonlloyd7557]

imagine how cool the stories are that we never hear about becaue they all die and their skeletons are picked clean.

[@icommandyew8221]

@@susanlawless5578 Most people are going to fight for their lives when they depend on it

[@carlholland3819]

these guys didnt do jack. they almost killed themselves, then got lucky the river spit them out. they built a fire using a torch. the son abandoned his dad and hiked 10 miles and built another fire with a torch.

[@deboraholsen2504]

I am so so so glad this story had a happy ending!!! Through this whole ordeal, I grew to care about these two good men almost like family members! Was rooting for them so much! When they were finally rescued, I felt relief and gladness!!! I love you guys, bros!!! ❤🥹

[@user-ej2xz3lx2e]

For my 65th Birthday my son should just take me to Waffle House. That would be great.

[@at0mix197]

You: Son, where are we going? Waffle House is the other way! Son: Taking a different route this time dad, besides I have a birthday surprise for you. It'll be a great time I promise. Besides you are the biggest baddest meanest MF'er in all the valleys, Dad. This should be a walk in the park. You: But, Son, it's a big park and a long walk on injured feet. Son: Ok Dad, we'll skip the strip club then. You: Strip club, i thought you were taking me rafting? Son: Rafting? No, why did you want to go? I can get a.... You: No, the strip club is a great idea. No birthday should be with out hash browns and hooters. Just don't tell your mother about it.

[@user-ej2xz3lx2e]

@@at0mix197 lmao

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

What`s up doc? Happy Birthday , I brought no phones, no plan B, let`s go alone.

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

What`s up doc? Who`s trusting this GP?

[@user-ej2xz3lx2e]

@@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369 Me: hi doc, yes I'm suffering from depression and anxiety, and also my leg is broken. Doc: I suggest a hiking trip in the mountains alone. Don't take a cell phone or extra water. Me: thank you Doc.

[@snowblo1]

"But they've never gone river rafting again." AMEN, Hallelujah!

[@geometricart7851]

who would after that ordeal? I'm surprised the Dad still hikes with his son.

[@snowblo1]

@Bob Well I bet you those two will think long & hard before ever venturing out & doing that shit again. Yeah, sure, I love adventure, but I value my life even more.

[@forrestmarques7256]

No but they go hiking wearing flip-flops stupid people should stay out of the woods

[@snowblo1]

@@forrestmarques7256 I totally concur.

[@khamilton24]

Holy crap when I read this comment it was on the part that it said that lol

[@scottbuck9348]

As a pilot, it gives me goosebumps when the sound of that Cessna comes roaring over the river!

[@jess7914]

Who goes into Alaska without any means of contacting the outside world for help??? The younger guy thinks hes a cross between Ray Mears and a navy seal lol

[@jess7914]

@DinkleDigeroo no offence to Navy Seals....total respect im sure theyd smash it

[@virginiasolomon9352]

@WonkaaVision Not if he had it tethered to him like a smart person would. I take a HAM radio and emergency antennae out with me and it's physically connected to me. It makes no sense for it to be anywhere else. It was indeed foolish for them to go out without any way to communicate. There's no excuse for it.

[@zachhall5852]

Virginia Solomon dude I completely agree.. I’m scrolling down trying to find this exact comment. Why the fuck would they go into the wilderness without any means of communication.. just soo dumb that I almost don’t feel bad for them

[@mamavswild]

They had all of that stuff...it sunk with the raft, leaving them washed up, remember?

[@randomvintagefilm273]

You mean like before c 1992 when cells phones came along? Some people like adventure, out there cells wouldn't work anyway. I don't think he should have taken a 65 year old with him tho.

[@ccharms60]

While watching these shows it makes you realize we are all at the mercy of mother nature and we are mere ants in this huge 🌎

[@carlholland3819]

no doubt. our houses and grocery stores are only illusions of security

[@MarkusGhambari]

Me after watching these: Being a homebody ain't that bad.

[@crand20033]

At least you'll make it till next week.

[@arvininguito6038]

@@crand20033 haha or decade

[@claudineb777]

🤣

[@Shadowwarrior2288]

Glad I'm not adventurous!

[@user-ej2xz3lx2e]

Quarantine is kinda LIT

[@nancysloan3731]

65 is pretty old to be going on an trip like that. As one can see, his dad had a really hard time being able to withstand the physical challenges of this catastrophe. It was a miracle of God that they were saved before they succumbed to the wilderness.

[@jodigeorge299]

Not really I'd go tomorrow.

[@nancysloan3731]

@@jodigeorge299 Go then.

[@jodigeorge299]

@@nancysloan3731 I will but thanks for your permission..leaving in July

[@zninz5368]

Even the dad was a bit iffy on the idea, but I guess when you’re a push over you’d do anything to make ya kids smile.

[@RendaniMutshekwa]

​@zninz5368don't you dare call him a pushover

[@jannettb7930]

It always astounds me how little thought and effort these adventurers put into disaster/survival preparedness in these shows. It is so important to have some sort of emergency plan, a worse case scenario survival kit you can have on your person at the very least. Emergency gps beacon, some flares if you can, space blankets for warmth and signalling, a tin with hooks, fire starter, paracord bracelets, whatever you can keep on your person. I spent time in the Alaskan bush as a kid, we had to take a survival class and pass survival and swimming tests to graduate. It's no joke up there.

[@jellybelly111]

it's the usual underestimation and overconfidence

[@christiankalala840]

I get astounded every time too! Cjty folks underestimate nature!!

[@dargus1718]

@@AndiAndrea And why does the black always dies first in movies then? HUH?

[@sidda7085]

@@AndiAndrea There’s ALWAYS one of you idiots around being racist. I would think it would get tiring for you but I guess not. You must be such a victim.

[@Spitfire515O]

Exactly. A mylar blanket, field guide to wild edible plants, protein bar, and a waterproof lighter can all fit in a single pocket with room to spare.

[@Nicole-uf4sf]

Blakes dad is adorable. I love that man. This story made me cry. 🌹🌹

[@lilneil6010]

Blessings to you watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@angelwalker3260]

This was the best show on tv back in the day! This is one of my favorite episodes, but they were all good! Thanks for posting great to watch them again.

[@BeachComber1977]

So much respect for this father and son! I lived in Alaska for many years before finally moving to some place devoid of bears!😆

[@beeftestosterone4355]

The son is an idiot

[@QueenKayKay47]

Where did you go, there are only like 8 states void of bears.

[@bwebber3]

What an amazing story of the depth of love between a father and son. I could mentally follow Blake along with his father, and then especially when he had to leave him to get help. I knew how I would have felt had I been forced into a decision like that. I think I would have gave my father one of the biggest hugs I ever gave him, and have to wipe the tears from my eyes as I departed and watched him as I walked away. The suspense of this story was incredible, and when you realize that it's something that really happened to a father and son, and not fiction it grips you. The look on his father's face when the helicopter pilot aroused him was wonderful and then when they finally reunited, wow, such an amazing story!

[@teapotsupremacist]

Me and my father were in a similar situation some years ago lucky for us, we weren't in the wilderness and we were able to walk home unharmed (except for shock and a mild hypothermia) all I can say is the strong current of the river and the cold water can be very frightening experience, and I also learned not to kayak on the river, only on the lake

[@Violet-im6ek8pf9o]

Sorry the dad had to go through such a unfortunate ordeal.

[@IntoTheWild361]

Come with me to Alaska 😊

[@reinhardt5405]

As someone who's closer to his dad, this hit close to home. I'm very glad they both got out alive. I'm sure the son genuinely wanted to have a blast with his dad, but life had other plans. Bless em both!

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

no phones=show starts.

[@ParasiteEvel]

@@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369 Its funny when people say this especially on the eps from before tech, or places with no cell towers, not the exact case here but, for all those people its going to be funny when they go somewhere with a phone thinking everything will be okay, then the phone doesnt work or battery dies, and they dont have a clue on what to do next because they depended on the phone.

[@halimamohammed8081]

this guy is really a good son

[@wolfesound]

Unbelievable. What a relief! I know they were telling the story, alive and well, but man I could barely breathe the whole way through until rescue. Grateful for the simple things in life and all our loved ones.

[@QueenKayKay47]

me too!

[@neverthesame7887]

This was such a great story on so many levels. Wow, even though I knew both had obviously survived, I was still in tears when the helicopter guy found Blake's dad lying face down on the ground. Great job recreating the story!!

[@vismasjar7730]

Love the relationship between father and son. I'm really glad they both survived. One thing I've learnt from this is never to give up because with hard work and determination you will succeed 😊.

[@bell6012]

Well said

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

no phones=show starts.

[@raysplace6548]

Those Bush Pilots don't get nearly the credit they deserve.. If y'all ever come across one, Buy 'em a beer.. It could very well be your life, that they save..🍻🍻

[@user-hh2is9kg9j]

Well, not mine, I don't go to anywhere that Uber can't bring me back from.

[@mgn5667]

OK will do...

[@raysplace6548]

@@user-hh2is9kg9j 😂😂🍻🍻

[@calliepohl8977]

This is a story and a half .must say i got goosebumps .A real father and real son . Great testimony He still got His hands over us. Love south africa

[@melaniepatrick8727]

Of all the survival shows I've watched Blake is the first one I've seen that showed real emotion ❤️

[@catau8000]

taking your elderly father away in the wilderness with no phone or radio ... and he's a doctor so should know all about unexpected medical emergencies - OMG

[@steakchicken7379]

Calm down, you dont know if they had that stuff on the boat and it fell off, so chill out.

[@MindyBeee]

Mindblown

[@MindyBeee]

@@steakchicken7379 what was their back up plan?

[@Eternal_Soul1]

@@steakchicken7379 Didnt they say at the beginning of the show that they didnt pack a radio or phone?. Why not have a separate radio and phone in a ziplock attached to the life jacket?. I have a separate radio with a flint rod, bick lighter, small but powerful flashlight, lightweight but expensive multi tool with a blade sharpener on it. I keep that tethered to me by paracord when Im out on a lake, paracord cinched down around the bags and then rubber banded, all zipped away in my life jacket. Really doesn’t take too much forethought. The other pocket has a folded up thermo blanket. Can use the multitool to fashion an animal defence weapon...with the two paracord bracelets I wear, which has a compass, flint, and whistle built into the clips. So if I lost all my gear that stuff is on my pretty much regardless.

[@Eternal_Soul1]

Why not a bunch of separate fires?. Id make a ring of fires around me encased around stones. Big fires, hey even if one goes out thats better chances and circular predator protection.

[@dylangourley6059]

The heart and determination of these people is crazy.

[@greg1mcintosh844]

I remember when my dad turned 65 I thought he was so old little did I know that he'd have 30 more years to go most of them very healthy. Age is such a funny thing it's so relative. The key is to stay active engaged and have a hobby you enjoy and people you love

[@shelbyruch9786]

5 minutes in and I’m like... it’s the DAD’s birthday... why is a trip not planned how HE wants it? 🙄

[@rexguy7823]

Yeah it has to be said that the son is at fault. Didn't do his research

[@geometricart7851]

Because of overbearing son...

[@WiteDahlia]

Happy Birthday Dad! We get to do all the work and almost die!

[@EmB473]

Seriously! Pissed me off that it had to be all about what the son wanted. Damn near killed his dad, hope it was worth it. 🙄

[@shelbyruch9786]

Emily Baddorf and the kid just seemed arrogant. He was all like well my mind was made up...

[@xsidx232]

3:19 it’s not about what YOU want. It was your dads birthday and all he wanted was a safe tour guide. It’s a miracle he survived, I can’t imagine being the person that almost killed my father. You got something Theo von would call “an extreme case of autism”.

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

Absolutely spot on!

[@Cpt.SnaggleTooth]

You know... This trip brought their family closer together than anything as trauma and trajedy often do. I wouldn't wish it on anyone but find it truly intriguing. We endure so much suffering in our lives and it's how we choose to suffer and find meaning in that suffering that brings true meaning to our lives.

[@asiam7436]

I’ve traveled alone in wilderness canoe country for 20 years. I carry a floatable waterproof personal locator beacon that is on me at all times. When they didn’t show up in 1 week the first place they’ll look is down the river. Make camp by the river and do the best you can to scavenge for food. Take a walk along the river to see if any gear can be found. They had water. Stay together to keep a fire going and fend off wildlife together. It’s called base camping.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

True stay near the river, to be able to spear fish??Also bring a laser flashlight , I also have an orange whistle , with a compass and mirror with a match compartment , all in one .

[@apumasterp]

Depending if they were available when this happened, that would be #1 on the list.

[@traviscoates6878]

Doing a trip like this with no beacon or sat phone is suicidal

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

no phones=show starts.

[@tima.478]

Yeah, these 2 should have never left their front yard, it seems. Damn lucky to be alive, both of them!!!!

[@isaaccutlip5815]

Bet he was glad he put that lighter in his pocket

[@themythhunter9764]

The actors and the production of these stories are so darnn good!

[@SadeWithTheReceipts]

I love the beautiful ending :-) How his dad's eyes lit up when the pilot said, "your son told me" :-) OMGOODNESS, and each time they showed his handsome son crying, I cried with him. Wow, the love between the two is stupendous! I also loved some of the comedy as well, when he told his son to just shut up and let him think a minute, and on the chopper when his son told him that he looks like hell and dad replies and says, you don't look too cute yourself. :-) I love their relationship. Man I miss my father, he taught me how to hunt/shoot, play the guitar and how to love and respect others. R.I.P. to my dad.....Happy Belated Father's Day to Sir Neil and sir Blake. And Happy Independence Day aka 4th of July. I made this comment at 5:03 a.m. on 7/4/2021 :-)

[@haithamal-tamimi629]

M،ay rest in peace

[@mimimutti8760]

❤️🦋

[@kermitfrog593]

The part where his dad told him to shut up reminded me of my dad. That would have been his reaction 100%.

[@breetopkuschi9657]

The son realizes how alone they are, after doing everything possible to make sure he’d be alone. The father is such a level headed guy; and the son pisses me off the whole time lol

[@tomparker962]

Innit bellend

[@rubinturner9053]

He was a dope smh wanting to surprise your dad and hang out with him is one thing...but 60 miles from civilization?

[@craigsimpson3901]

The son is a proper Herbert,and definitely made the bear story up,thick as 2 short planks ,and he's a doctor haha

[@breetopkuschi9657]

@@craigsimpson3901 Craig you’re right

[@carlholland3819]

@@craigsimpson3901 more like an improper herbert

[@DeadSezSo]

I was relieved to see the dad in the beginning, the suspense might have killed me if I didn't know he survived early on

[@paddlesupriver2875]

The outfitters that they booked this trip with should have asked about their experience of such a trip and then told them no, not at this time. The bush pilot knowing that they were going to be floating a raft should have scouted that section of river prior to their drop off.

[@virginiasolomon9352]

I agree. I had a similar situation when I was a teenager in regard to experience and I'm much older now and still think the guy who rented us a canoe was a douche for not refusing to give us one. Two teens trying to camp in a swamp overnight was foolish and we honestly had no idea how foolish it was. We thought we had it all planned out but when you're a teen you simply don't have all the information because you just haven't been alive that long and it's not like we'd come from any kind of camping background but we really wanted to learn. The guy just laughed so he knew it was a dumb idea. The thing is, if he had said that and not rented to us, we wouldn't have put up a fuss, we would have just gone home. Sometimes you don't have to treat people like children but just explain the truth that they might not be aware of...

[@shadthomas8477]

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[@davidfairfield651]

Wow were they both fortunate to have made it through their ordeal alive and intact. You can be prepared with the gear and the knowledge for a trip and survival if needed but there's never any guarantee that you can make it through the journey. Hat's off to both of them even though they broke some cardinal rules during an emergency and still managed to be okay. God was with them for that journey for sure

[@505fastlife6]

Exactly all these experts in the comments probably never do extreme sports like this.

[@kinseycompass]

Man, I've seen a LOT of these but this episode was heart wrenching & I'm SO GLAD THEY LIVED!!!!🙌❤💙💚

[@Warior145]

Omg I’m almost started waving my arms when saw airplane. Been watching for hours. 😬

[@kbc1883]

Me too!!!

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Lol

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

That's when u know it's gripping and grab u in. Awesome film making

[@Joelswinger34]

I am impressed that the father never said "I TOLD YOU SO!"

[@Grejegando]

To all the bad planners, the reckless, the naive, the unprepared, and the irresponsible ones, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This show would not have been possible without you. The producers and the viewers.

[@eclipse4310]

I'm crying 🥺I can't even imagine going on a trip with my dad nd losing him😭he's the only person I live

[@Nikolajnen]

My dad has been dead since 2009, but this story still made me cry like a little baby.

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

no phones=show starts.

[@daintyflygirl4va]

@@Nikolajnen Me too

[@nasimsuleiman5679]

I cried like a child seeing the love of a son and father.

[@dubdi6985]

Anyone else want to cry when Neil was found?! 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@Savage_Gamer777]

That was awesome

[@shreyagrawal5564]

I want u

[@abigrant7194]

NO!! I'm not a wuss Blake pissed me off when he started crying, the big baby

[@steakchicken7379]

@@abigrant7194 someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today

[@WayneRogersOutdoors]

I feel bad for the father practically drug into something he didn't want by his son and nearly lost his life for it. How about letting the person whose birthday it is decide what they want to do and just do that instead of bogarting someone else's special day.

[@lacyjones7236]

Listen, I'm a grown ass woman, if my son told me or asked me to make that trip with him I would have said hell no. There is no way I would have went on that trip, I don't care how much I love my son, even if we was an expert and a doctor. I would have said no and not gone. His father was old enough to say no. It's unfortunate that they both had to suffer, but he could have said no.

[@snowblo1]

OMG, I haven't heard the word "bogarting" in forever. LOL, brought back memories. But yes, you're absolutely right. The Son was very self centered in that regard.

[@emmaseay4068]

if im not mistaken the dad was completely fine with everything? Am i missing something lol

[@shelbyruch9786]

Rageanator the dad said he wanted an trip with a group and guide but the son said no

[@mauricioramos2246]

@@emmaseay4068 No, dad wanted 2 travel with a group and a guide. Son adamantly said, "No...we're on our own dad...suck it"...

[@donnaedelen1199]

Blake Stanfield is my doctor (GP) in Oklahoma City! I once gave him a stuffed bear with a sign I made that said "Sing me bear songs and I won't hurt you".. Lol.. GREAT DOCTOR for anyone reading this from OKC, OK that needs one..! I love this series and came across this episode by chance.. Boy, was I surprised when I saw his face and heard this story of when he lived in Alaska..!

[@senpop]

I don't think we give the camera man enough attention

[@Crafterchen]

xD

[@jugurthanumidian4738]

The bond Between the fathers and sons is incredible 💞.

[@rainbowlibra]

I’m glad they both made it out. It baffled me that the son said he still wouldn’t want to go with a travel guide and a group of people. So stubborn that their lives were put in danger.

[@tybaltyrant1]

If you grow up in the wild, that's just how it is. I'd be the same.

[@schrempskynate8944]

​@@tybaltyrant1There's no way he grew up in the wild. Not with that piss poor planning.

[@alisonnicol6343]

That was a ripper episode! Lucky the son saved the situation he created .. 😬

[@Luuute]

When they fell under the ice I'd feel so scared for my elderly father

[@Alaskafamilyman]

Dr. Stanfield was practicing at the Seward hospital in Seward Alaska in 2001. He did a work physical for me. I don’t remember exactly what year he did this trip, but it was in the early 2000’s. I’m so glad he and his dad made it out alive!

[@amandas2541]

One thing I realized while watching these shows is that this can't possibly happen to me because I'm too broke to afford chartered planes, fancy trips, and vacation stays lol. Unless I get lost in my own backyard in Pennsylvania LOL

[@mbod2gigi]

Exactly the same for me on the other side of the Globe.

[@raider7829]

Amazing reenactments! Thank you so much. All these shows are telling us NEVER GIVE UP. Fight until you can't anymore!

[@victoriabenade5156]

Oh wow, this was so suspenseful. I'm so very happy they survived. ❤

[@Netbase2000]

Is there better than spotting a episode of you shouldn't be alive you dont already know? I don't think so

[@KenHayward]

Love watching these I shouldn't be alive series

[@simonlloyd7557]

The best one is about the guy who didnt eat, drink or sleep for 138 days and was found slumped across his laptop with 'I shoudnt be Alive' on autoplay.

[@utkarshgautam100]

Revisiting my childhood nostalgia. So much knowledge. I just imagine how many were people not that lucky. This shows how much we are cut off from nature due to technological developments though in many areas its necessary. As a results we should learn from these heroes.

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

"He must have felt awful leaving his dad behind but in the end that decision saved both of their lives" - but no regrets: no guide, no phone, no plan B. What`s up doc?

[@carlholland3819]

plan B: get to the river together and make camp until you're spotted. easy

[@BrettonFerguson]

If you can't wait for your million dollar inheritance, don't get caught with blood splatter in your house, instead just take your 65 year old dad on a white water rapids trip in an inflatable raft. Do it when rafting season is closed so the river is dangerously fast, icy, or has very high water levels.

[@dstrong5897]

Yes, Bretten! I also believe that was his plan. Arrogant, self-centered a-hole.

[@BrettonFerguson]

@@dstrong5897 I don't know for sure that was his plan. He was either really stupid, or intentionally trying to kill his dad.

[@irenemariediaz1304]

Awesome story,very glad they got rescued and found each other 👌

[@JahlenJohnson11]

“Everyone knows you need to make noise when there’s bears present” um I would be as quiet as humanly possible... why draw attention to myself 😭😭 This is why I stay out of the wilderness. With my luck I’d go camping in a public park and still end up on this damn show somehow.

[@shreyagrawal5564]

No worries when we're together baby

[@dirk-jantoot1029]

Bad idea, you may surprise the bear and make it that much more agressive. Bears don't like surprises, especially if they have cubs with them.

[@mizzmilkmarie2671]

😂😂😂😂😃

[@unseennature765]

i had 2twice similar situation in my life and i survived but if we were not helped out by australian navy i wouldn’t be alive now thanks to Australian people and australian navy❤️

[@ajkanda3531]

This show is on another level.. all actors in each episode did a tremendous job. Show provides u with basic knowledge of how to survive in these types of situations. Unbelievable find by me on KZbin

[@brianjay9811]

I was on the same type of boat when I went under in the Gulkana River in Alaska. I remember being weighed down by my filled hip boots, and then once on land, the instant shivering. Thankfully, my friend Dan was able to build a fire as I got back into some dry clothing. Mine was only a taste of the horrors these men faced. The Alaskan wilderness is very deceptive, so if you go, be very prepared...

[@vancouverviking4652]

How much you wana bet Blake broke his dad's ankle 12 months before.🤭

[@Mihir_Moghe]

420%

[@craigsimpson3901]

Hahaha,where did he park the vehicle,up stream???? Maybe I missed something

[@dianehansma1725]

So happy you both survived, it was obviously not your time! The Alaskan Country is very wild and rough, someone has to know "exactly" what they are up against! Grizzlies are the biggest fear! No more adventures for you two in unknown territory!

[@cindidemetros1102]

The actors portraying the father and son was very believable..good job!

[@sean19]

Thank god they were ok in the end. Lovely to see a close bond between father and son ❤❤

[@izzojoseph2]

Universal sign of distress ~ mark an ‘X’ on the ground.

[@E008-b4s]

13:12 Very intense fire starting This is an amazing story and I am so glad they made it out alive Can't tell you how many times I have binged this chanle

[@lornagoulbourne3219]

I was so happy when they were rescued ..tears of joy were just flowing freely

[@wheatstonebridge]

Oh shut up

[@drumbum3535]

it goes to show you how tough wild life is. Day or two in their environment is all that a human can handle.