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Jan 2024
45m 49s

Adrift in the Pacific | Distress Signals...

Wondery
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It’s March 1973, and Maurice and Maralyn Bailey are floating on a small life raft in the middle of the world’s largest ocean. Before their yacht sank into the Pacific, they managed to grab some food and supplies, but their provisions won’t last long. Now, their only hope is to be rescued by a passing ship, before it’s too late.Listen to Against The Odds on t ... Show More
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