017: The Carlsbad Dilemma: Kindness or Kill
Description
This week, we untangle a sun-scorched story of desperation, friendship, and a decision that stunned the nation.
In the brutal heat of August 1999, David Coughlin and Raffi Kodikian set off on what was supposed to be a quick overnight hike through Rattlesnake Canyon in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. But when they lost the trail and their water ran out, things went from uncomfortable to deadly—fast. Stranded in the desert with no help in sight, their survival story took a shocking turn.
We’re digging into the facts, the fallout, and the ethical gray zone where survival instincts meet impossible choices. So double-knot those laces, and strap yer boots—this one’s dark and deeply human.
Sources:
Mercy or Murder? Doubts About a Death in Desert - Los Angeles Times
A Death In The Desert Sentence - CBS News
Youtube 'Is this the most UNHINGED Death Story in National Park History' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG0gfjT9WX4
Carlsbad Caverns National Park | Attractions - Lonely Planet
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