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Hello, survivalists. This is the Crux True Survival Story podcast. I'm Casey McIntosh,

and I'm Julie Henningson. And we are medical professionals

with a passion for wilderness survival. Join us as we explore real-life survival stories

and the critical moments that determine their outcomes. Buckle up. Adventure awaits. Let's dive into

this week's story. This episode contains description of violence, including violence towards children,

and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Today's story begins with

what should have been the perfect family vacation, but would end with one of the most

remarkable survival stories in

maritime history. Julie, this case has everything, a decorated war hero, a family living their dream

vacation, and an 11-year-old girl whose survival would reveal the truth about what really

happened in the dark waters of the Atlantic. This story is about Terry Joe Duperalt and how

four days alone at sea changed everything we thought we knew about the night the Bluebell

disappeared. The Duper Alt family lived a comfortable middle-class life in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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