In The Wild

In December 2018, four people entered the abandoned Rockhouse Powellton Mine in West Virginia, a risky decision that quickly turned into a desperate fight for survival.

In 1971, what began as a simple outdoor adventure quickly turned into a life-or-death struggle for Steve and Karen when they found themselves stranded in a harsh, unforgiving wilderness.

Forced to flee into the wilderness, Nachema Tec entered a world just as dangerous as the one she left behind. Forests became both refuge and prison, offering cover from patrols while hiding hunger, cold, and constant uncertainty.

Every trail promises a way back, until one doesn’t. When Mike Turner found himself stranded on July 30, 1998, familiar ground turned unfamiliar fast.

When John Chaney found himself stranded in the wild, distance became his greatest enemy. With no easy rescue and the environment closing in, every step forward carried risk.