Survivors' stories offer clues to what keeps us alive, despite odds.
For 48 days 56-year-old Rita Chretien survived inside this van, alone in the Nevada wilderness. Her story is remarkable, but not unheard of, say experts.
By Douglas Quan, Postmedia News May 14, 2011
Two days after Rita Chretien was found alive in northeast Nevada's remote high desert, her son -- still wearing a look of disbelief on his face -- told reporters at the hospital he didn't know she had it in her.
Just goes to show, Raymond Chretien said, "miracles happen."
Even the doctor sitting next to him was stunned the 56-year-old Penticton, woman had survived seven weeks alone with little food or water.
She beat some "overwhelming odds," he said.
Just goes to show, Raymond Chretien said, "miracles happen."
Even the doctor sitting next to him was stunned the 56-year-old Penticton, woman had survived seven weeks alone with little food or water.
She beat some "overwhelming odds," he said.
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