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Real Survival Stories

Canoeing Trip Wildfire: Inferno in Paradise

Real Survival Stories

NOISER

Documentary, History, Society & Culture, Wilderness, Sports

4.81.8K Ratings

🗓️ 6 September 2023

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

A couple’s serene vacation is thrown into chaos by a terrifying wildfire. Julie & Greg Welch are oblivious as they paddle deep into nature and far away from civilisation. Soon they will find themselves surrounded by a 20-foot wall of flames. With daylight disappearing and smoke filling the air, they’ll need a miracle to make it out alive… A Noiser production, written by Susan Allott. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It's early afternoon on Monday, September the 12th, 2011 in Northern Minnesota, USA.

0:31.6

Greg and Julie Welch set up camp on a grassy bank at the edge of Lake Quasashah.

0:37.0

They are in the remote and beautiful boundary waters area of Superior National Forest Forest close to the Canadian border.

0:45.0

A couple have spent the day kayaking through the still clear lakes and riverways

0:50.0

that crisscrossed this ancient woodland.

0:53.0

Now they're ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy well-earned rest.

1:00.0

Amidst the bird's song and the gentle lapping of the water, what better place to cherish the peace and quiet.

1:07.0

It's just the two of them, miles from civilization.

1:12.0

But, despite the serene setting, something still troubles them, a nagging concern

1:18.9

that won't go away. Since they set off, Julie and Greg have had one eye fixed on the horizon.

1:27.0

They've been watching the dark plume of smoke that hangs ominously over the distant forest, the Pagami Creek Fire.

1:38.6

They know it's nothing to worry about.

1:40.6

Forest fires aren't uncommon.

1:42.3

This one is 15 miles to the northwest and has been under control for weeks.

1:46.0

The park rangers themselves have assured them it's all okay.

1:50.0

But as Greg and Julie potter about their camp, they can smell the smoke.

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