Real Life Story of Aron Ralston by REHAT KAUR

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Real Life Story of Aron Ralston by REHAT KAUR

A REAL-LIFE STORY OF ARON RALSTON

DATE OF BIRTHΒ : 27TH OCTOBER 1975

PARENTS :Β LARRY RALSTON, DONNA RALSTON

In 2003, Aron Ralston was hiking alone in Bluejohn Canyon in Canyonlands National Park (southeast Utah, USA).

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When he was descending into one of the remarkably narrow canyons, a boulder fell and surrounded his right arm.

For five days he survived on packed water and snacks in a hope that someone would find him. Since the spot remote and he also hadn’t told anyone where he was going so it became a difficult hope.

Realizing that he may never be found (also he was running out of supplies) he amputated his arm by cutting through the bone using his multi-tool that included a knife. After he came out, he began the seven-mile walk back to his truck. When he was coming back, a family discovered him and alerted authorities.

He lost 40 pounds during his suffering, but miraculously, avoided bleeding to death.

He now continues to be a mountaineer and works as a motivational speaker.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqsnrGfCRUQ

Article written by : Rehat Kaur

Grade: 6th

Age: 11 years

Published on: 22nd May 2021

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