100 Miles in the Sonoran Desert: Pablo Valencia's Fight for Survival | E120

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh recount the harrowing tale of Pablo Valencia, who survived eight days with minimal water in the Sonoran Desert in 1905. They detail Valencia's journey along El Camino del Diablo, his separation from his guide, and his desperate measures to stay alive, including drinking his own urine and eating insects. Found near death, his recovery was dramatic but left lasting impacts on his health. The episode also delves into the physiological effects of severe dehydration and heat exhaustion, providing a gripping narrative of survival against all odds.