Three People Thankful For Survival - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 25

This week on the Notcast, we talk to three incredible people who are thankful to have survived some of the most horrifying incidents in history.

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Whether it be surviving a fall in the remote mountains of Himalaya, fighting through an inferno engulfing your hometown, or spending a lifetime preaching lightning safety only to be struck yourself, surviving in many situations is not only against the odds, but also takes unbelievable effort, skill, and even luck.

This week on the Notcast, we talk to three incredible people who are thankful to have survived some of the most horrifying incidents in history.

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Colton Kruse

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