#Disaster #NationalPark #Survival #WildernessSurvival In May 2018, Claire Nelson would journey to one of the harshest national parks in America, Joshua Tree National Park, and experience an unforgettable ordeal. After housesitting for friends who lived near the park, she decided to take a hike within the park, the renowned Lost Palms Oasis Trail. It unfolded as a scorching, late-May day of sheer beauty. Initially planning to commence her hike early to escape the intense heat, Claire encountered a small hiccup when she lost her way en route to the trailhead, ultimately necessitating a visit to the ranger station at the visitor center for much-needed directions. Claire Nelson discovered herself meandering through a desert wash. Eventually, she reached a vast boulder deck, a formation consisting of a substantial pile of massive rocks. To reach the opposite side, she had to navigate her way across the rocky terrain and descend into the valley. She carefully assessed her footing on the boulder, ensuring her balance as she prepared to cross the stack. Suddenly, Claire Nelson found herself plummeting approximately 25 feet from the boulder, crashing onto the ground on her back amidst a cluster of boulders. Claire had sustained a shattered pelvis from the fall, rendering her immobile from the waist down, with only her arms remaining under her control. With no cell service and stranded in a remote place in the park off-trail, Claire Nelson was in dire straits.
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Joshua Tree National Park
2:31 Injured and Stranded: The Claire Nelson Story
18:30 The Rescue & Aftermath
23:12 Conclusion/Survival Tips
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