21 NOV 2024 · In July of 1993, professional scuba diver Ken Wilson set out to explore ancient Mayan ruins on the island of Cozumel. But what was supposed to be a simple excursion quickly turned into a fight for survival, finding himself lost in the dense jungle with no sense of direction, no food, and little water. Over the course of 20 grueling days, Ken faced the unthinkable. But through it all, he kept his focus, his will to survive, and eventually, his life.
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Episode Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g4PR5GAsa4, https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-get-lost-in-the-jungles-of-cozumel/807975/35?page=2, https://dailyjournalonline.com/2010/03/09/history-channel-features-bonne-terre-mine/, https://www.puertamaya.com/island-information/fact-sheet.aspx#:~:text=Its%20age%20is%20estimated%20at,and%20ponds%2C%20known%20as%20Cenotes., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cozumel#:~:text=The%20name%20Cozumel%20was%20derived,%3A%20Isla%20de%20las%20Golondrinas).
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