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Dec 2023
10m 27s

S6 E12: The Legend of Edmund and the Rei...

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Take a seat by the fire and listen up as Earth Ranger Emma tells the story of how one of the arctic's most skilled bush pilots once got stranded in a December snow storm and got rescued by someone very unexpected. ——————————— Are you a card-carrying Earth Rangers member yet? Make sure to sign up for FREE App today to get your membership card in the mail! ... Show More
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