Welcome to another bonus episode of Sleep Whispers, an extra treat for my soap plus members.

What you are about to hear is a helpful survival guide, but it's written to sound like a dramatic survival adventure.

So listen closely, and you'll hear actual tips that may help you in a survival situation.

Or you can just enjoy the drama and the adventure of the story.

A Wilderness Survival Story.

Part 1. story. Part one, Fire and Food. Canoes can be a challenge.

Tippy, little things.

It all happened in the twinkling of an eye.

I turned quickly at a sudden cry from Joe, who was my guide.

His battle had broken, and he tossed it aside.

Then he leaped forward for the extra battle.

But before he could reach it, the canoe swerved and swung broadside to the Russian current.

It crashed against the jacket rocks,

and in the next instant I was floundering about in the icy swirling water.

Pumping against the rocks, struggling for breath, battling frantically with the torrent.

I was swept down the river.

Suddenly, my foot touched a hard object. I threw all of my last remaining strength into a kick and

then lost consciousness.

After a bit, I slowly opened my eyes,

and I could see blue skies above me.

For some time I just marveled and rejoiced to be alive

and out of that cold river.

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