Escape from Hell: One Photographer's Fight to Survive Mount St. Helens | E123

The CRUX: True Survival Stories

In this episode of Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen recount the harrowing experiences of photographers Robert Landsburg and Reid Blackburn during the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18th, 1980. They explore the immense power of the volcano and its impact on both human lives and the natural landscape. The episode also highlights David Crockett’s incredible survival story, emphasizing quick thinking and resilience amidst chaos. With heartfelt shoutouts and fascinating insights, this episode is a gripping exploration of nature's fury and human courage.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:38 Special Shoutout to Teva
01:24 Recap of Mount St. Helens Eruption
04:15 Impact on Wildlife
05:00 Photographers at Mount St. Helens
05:38 Robert Landsberg's Final Moments
13:57 Reed Blackburn's Story
17:21 David Crockett's Survival
18:17 David Crockett's Intuition
18:36 The Morning of the Eruption
20:49 David's Harrowing Escape
22:04 Reflections on Intuition
24:56 The Eruption's Aftermath
30:14 A Miraculous Rescue
33:46 Lessons from Survival
36:37 Podcast Outro and Next Episode Teaser

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Further reading:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reid_Blackburn

https://thatoregonlife.com/2022/05/mt-st-helens-eruption-images/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-landsburg

https://vintagenewsdaily.com/photographers-brave-final-shots-of-the-1980-mount-st-helens-eruption/