Survival Stories
Survival Stories
The will to overcome insurmountable odds is what makes a person a hero. The person doesnt have to save a victim from a burning building but simply do whatever it takes in order to survive.
There are many places where the individual can hear survival stories. Theu can be read in books written by the survivors, documentaries on television and websites that feature the incredible stories and the lessons that can be learned.
Most of these stories start out with the people having a wonderful time on a trip or while going or coming home from work. An explosion, water residing or a roadblock changes everything for those who are there.
A good example is the recent tsunami that hit some parts of Southeast Asia. It was the day after Christmas when an underwater earthquake occurred. The shockwaves sent a tidal wave hitting into nearby coastal communities and resorts killing thousands of people.
It took time for rescue and aid workers to arrive at the scene. Some of the bodies were only identified after 6 months and those who survived shared the horrific experience and had to overcome the trauma of this tragic event.
Another could be how a kidnapped journalist in Iraq was held captive for more than two months before being released. Those who committed the crime threatened to kill the victim unless the individual cooperated with those responsible.
The bombing of some trains in Spain two years ago killed 190 people and injured hundreds more. Though no one was arrested, it is believed that a terrorist group was responsible for the said attack.
These stories are just some of many that a person can hear about survival. This shows that bad things can happen in the most unlikely places where the individual is on vacation or at work.
No one is able to prepare for such incidents. Even those who have had survival training may sometimes panic because of the frightening circumstances of the situation. It is only after accepting the reality and assessing what had just happened that the individual can think straight and figure out a way to get out of this mess.
The crisis may get worse in the coming days or weeks ahead. The best lesson from any of these survival stories and others is that it will pass and the person will finally be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Those who survive have to move on and share the lessons of the experience with others.
