Man survived 71 days in Australian Outback eating leeches
Ricky Megee endured ten weeks in the desert after an alleged kidnapping, surviving on snakes and his own urine. Discover his incredible, controversial story of resilience.
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Woman's prosthetic leg and mother's ashes vanish in hospital
Pamala Bronner awoke from leg amputation surgery to find her prosthetic leg, dentures, and mother's ashes missing from a Detroit hospital. Read her shocking story.
California hiker survives 17 days in wilderness
After vanishing during a routine hike, 34-year-old Michael Thompson survives 17 harrowing days in the Sierra Nevada wilderness using remarkable survival techniques and sheer determination.
Nurse jailed for dirty needle on cancer teen
A NHS nurse has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for using an unsterile needle on a vulnerable teenage cancer patient and instructing them not to disclose the dangerous incident to anyone.
Man survives 20 days alone in Sierra National Forest
Incredible survival story of 61-year-old Ron Dailey who endured nearly three weeks in treacherous wilderness using sheer determination and survival instincts.
Nurse struck off over relationship with mental health patient
A Queensland nurse has been permanently banned from practising after developing an improper relationship with a mental health patient, including kissing sessions and escape room outings, in a serious breach of professional boundaries.
British explorer survives 24-hour Arctic swim after capsizing
Incredible survival story of British adventurer who swam for 24 hours in freezing Arctic waters after his boat capsized during solo expedition
Man survives brutal bear mauling by fighting back
In an astonishing tale of survival, a Ukrainian man fought off a massive bear with his bare hands after the predator dragged him 30 metres through dense forest in a life-or-death struggle.
NHS Hackers Risk Patient Lives in Records Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cyber criminals are targeting NHS patient records, with experts warning these attacks could directly lead to patient deaths as critical medical information becomes inaccessible.
Miracle survival: Man found after 3 days trapped in wreckage
In an astonishing tale of survival, Troy Milne endured 72 hours pinned in his crashed vehicle in remote Victorian bushland before being rescued by police. Discover how determination and quick thinking led to his miraculous recovery.
NHS patient reports go unpublished in transparency failure
Exclusive investigation reveals Healthwatch England has failed to publish dozens of patient experience reports, leaving NHS trusts without crucial feedback to improve services.
British teen rescued after 2 weeks lost in Thai jungle
A remarkable survival story unfolds as a British teenager is rescued after spending two terrifying weeks lost in the treacherous Thai jungle, forced to eat insects and tree bark to stay alive during his ill-fated attempt to reach Myanmar.
Bear Grylls' New Show: Celebs Hunt & Cook Food Alone
Bear Grylls returns with his most extreme celebrity challenge yet - stars must hunt, cook and survive in the wild without production crew assistance in 'Bear's Wild Adventure'.
Pensioner survives 3 weeks in Australian Outback
An incredible survival story emerges from the Australian Outback as 73-year-old Gus Lamont is rescued after spending three weeks stranded in one of the world's most unforgiving landscapes.
Lost film crew survives Camp Wildfire against all odds
In an incredible tale of survival, a film crew trapped by California's catastrophic Camp Wildfire used their movie-making skills to stay alive for five terrifying days against impossible odds.
Sole plane crash survivor crawls 40 hours through jungle
In an incredible tale of survival, a 52-year-old man becomes the only survivor of a devastating plane crash, crawling through dense Amazon jungle for 40 hours to find help after the aircraft went down in Colombia's Caquetá region.
WW3 Survival: UK's Safest Areas Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals which British regions would offer the best protection if World War 3 erupts, with remote islands and mountainous areas topping the list for survival safety.
Obese patient dies during dental procedure in Ohio
A routine dental appointment in Ohio turned fatal when 22-year-old Mathew Miller suffered a medical emergency while under anaesthesia, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.
Elderly patient dies after hospital assault in London
An 85-year-old man has tragically died following an alleged assault by another patient at a central London hospital, sparking a murder investigation and raising serious questions about patient safety in NHS facilities.
Miracle rescue: Hiker found alive after 10 days in forest
A desperate 10-day search in the treacherous Michigan wilderness culminates in a miracle rescue after a lost hiker is found alive, surviving against all odds.
UK Woman Survives Serial Killer's Desert Attack
A British woman reveals her miraculous survival after being left for dead in the Arizona desert by a suspected serial killer, with severe neck wounds. Her incredible story of resilience and survival against all odds.
Fugitive ate protected tortoises to survive 7 years in bush
The astonishing true story of Dezi Freeman, Australia's modern-day bushman who survived seven years on the run in the wilderness by resorting to extreme measures, including eating protected Galapagos tortoises, echoing the infamous manhunt for Malcolm Nad
Martha's Rule: Thousands Call NHS Second Opinion Hotline
Exclusive: The groundbreaking NHS patient safety initiative, Martha's Rule, has been flooded with thousands of desperate calls to its 24/7 hotline, empowering families and saving lives by granting rapid second medical opinions.
Miracle Survival: All 10 Rescued After Atlantic Helicopter Crash
A routine offshore flight turned into a fight for survival as a helicopter carrying 10 people crashed into the Atlantic. Read the incredible story of the rescue mission.
Martha's Rule Now Active in Every English Hospital
In a major victory for patient safety, Martha's Rule is now fully operational across all acute NHS hospitals in England, giving families a direct lifeline to a rapid review if their concerns are not being heard.
Channel 4's Apocalypse Survival Show Tests Brits
Channel 4 commissions a groundbreaking reality experiment, 'How to Survive the Apocalypse', dropping ordinary Brits into a simulated end-of-the-world scenario to test human resilience.
Channel 4's The Island: 16 Strangers Face Survival Challenge
Channel 4's hit survival series 'The Island' makes a dramatic return, challenging 16 ordinary Brits to survive for five weeks on a remote tropical island with minimal supplies. Discover how this social experiment tests human resilience and ingenuity.
Brit adventurer's 18-day Amazon survival nightmare
Exclusive: British explorer Ed Stafford recounts his harrowing 18-day fight for survival after being abandoned in the Peruvian Amazon. Facing starvation, venomous snakes, and utter isolation, the seasoned adventurer reveals how he cheated death in one of
Dad's Harrowing Bear Attack Survival Story
A father recounts his terrifying 10-minute fight for life against a savage bear attack in the US wilderness, in a miraculous tale of survival and paternal instinct.
Grizzly bear attack survivor's harrowing face reconstruction journey
A British Columbia man recounts his brutal grizzly bear mauling and the devastating split-second decision that saved his life. His incredible story of survival against all odds.
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