Survival Mode

Real people who survived life-changing disasters around the world show their unbreakable spirit as they share incredible true stories of perseverance across nine deadly catastrophes.
Joplin Tornado
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In May of 2011, the deadliest U.S. tornado in more than 60 years suddenly engulfs Joplin, Missouri, killing 158 and destroying over 4000 buildings including two major hospitals.

Maui Wildfires
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As flames overtake Lahaina, terrified residents and tourists flee to the ocean in a desperate attempt to survive Hawaii's deadliest wildfire.

Hurricane Ian
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As Hurricane Ian devastates Fort Myers Beach, three groups of residents who chose to stay face the deadliest storm to hit Florida in generations and endure harrowing consequences.

The Derailment of Amtrak 501
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When a speeding train derails on its inaugural run, passengers are thrust into chaos and forced to find the will to survive amid one of the most shocking rail disasters in recent memory.

Montecito Mudslide
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In the dark of night, Montecito, Calif., residents must outrun a deadly wall of mud triggered by torrential rains after a major wildfire, as homes vanish and lives hang in the balance.

Fort Worth Pileup
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A brutal winter freeze turns a Texas highway into a deadly trap, where drivers and first responders fight to survive a massive, fast-moving pileup.

Kentucky Floods
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When unprecedented floods rip through eastern Kentucky, families are forced to cling to rooftops and trees in a frantic effort to escape the raging waters.

The Sinking of Costa Concordia
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A luxury cruise turns into a nightmare as passengers scramble to escape a sinking ship in one of the most shocking maritime disasters of the 21st century.