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What happened to Aron Ralston during his walk in the national park?
What happened to Aron Ralston during his walk in the national park?
How long was Aron Ralston trapped before he decided to amputate his arm?
How long was Aron Ralston trapped before he decided to amputate his arm?
What did Aron Ralston use to amputate his arm?
What did Aron Ralston use to amputate his arm?
How far did Aron Ralston walk after amputating his arm and climbing down the mountain?
How far did Aron Ralston walk after amputating his arm and climbing down the mountain?
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What did Aron Ralston say about his experience after being rescued?
What did Aron Ralston say about his experience after being rescued?
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Study Notes
Aron Ralston's Canyon Accident
- Aron Ralston, an American outdoorsman, had a life-changing experience during a solo hike in Blue John Canyon, Utah, in April 2003.
Entrapment and Amputation
- Ralston's arm became trapped by a boulder that had dislodged and pinned his arm against the canyon wall.
- He was trapped for approximately 127 hours (5 days, 8 hours) before deciding to amputate his arm to free himself.
- Ralston used his pocket knife and broke the two bones in his forearm to release himself from the boulder.
Escape and Rescue
- After amputating his arm, Ralston climbed down the mountain and walked about 6 miles to find help.
- He eventually stumbled upon a family on a hike and was subsequently rescued.
Reflection on the Incident
- Ralston later stated that the experience had changed his perspective on life, saying "I've come to realize that the best part of the experience was not the rescue, it was the experience itself."
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Test your knowledge on the survival story of Aron Ralston, who faced a life-threatening situation while hiking in a US national park and had to make a difficult decision to survive.
