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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2025 · 34 MIN

86: Survival - Mark Sorensen and Robert Rusnak

from Off the Trails · host Maegan Moaratty and Danielle Falagan

The Sea of Cortez—a breathtaking yet unpredictable expanse of water teeming with life, where beauty and danger exist side by side. In May 1995, cousins Mark Sorensen and Rob Rusnak set out on a daring sailing trip, but when a violent storm capsized their boat, adventure turned to survival. Stranded on a desolate island with no food, no water, and no way to call for help, they faced scorching heat, relentless sandflies, and the terrifying reality of their situation.Would both men make it back to safety, or would this trip quickly turn into a tragedy?Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at [email protected]  Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!  Episode Sources:I Shouldn't Be Alive SeaTemperature.org Britannica Wikipedia Villa Del Palmar**We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at [email protected]  Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!**We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

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