Crashed in the Amazon: Juliane Koepcke’s 11 Days Alone in the Jungle

A plane crash is thought of as one of the scariest things that could happen to someone. But what if the crash isn’t the deadliest part? When Juliane Koepcke’s plane was struck by lightning midair, Juliane was thrown from the plane, falling 2 miles into the Amazon rainforest. When she woke up, she found herself completely alone, and completely lost. She had to ask the question; Should she stay put- or try to find her way out?

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When I Fell From the Sky by Juliane Koepcke

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She Fell 10,000 ft And Survived The Jungle: The Juliane Koepcke Story

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