Ultramarathoner Trapped in an Australian Bushfire | The Turia Pitt Story

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Turia Pitt and 40 other runners would embark on an ultramarathon in East Kimberley, Western Australia. Upon reaching the most remote and challenging part of the course, she saw smoke from a fire in the distance. She and 5 other runners find a way out of the gorge. Suddenly, the fire was just meters away, and they realized they were in grave danger. Then, the flames reached them. She tried to scramble further uphill, but the fire quickly overtook her. 0:00 Introduction 0:36 Ultramarathons 2:45 Turia Pitt & The Racing The Planet Marathon 5:31 Caught in a Wildfire 12:39 Hospital 14:40 Rehab & the Reveal 16:36 The Investigation into Racing The Planet 18:13 Michael 20:49 Turia's Accomplishments 22:42 Conclusion/Survival Tips Join the Outdoor Disasters Patreon for narration only videos and early access: https://www.patreon.com/OutdoorDisasters Be the fuel behind Outdoor Disasters! Donate to my coffee fund: https://buymeacoffee.com/outdoordisasters Music by Scott Buckley "Omega" Copyright © 2024 Outdoor Disasters. All rights reserved. DISCLAIMER: All materials in these videos fall within the guidelines of fair dealing/fair use. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owners. If you are, or represent, the copyright owner of materials used in this video, and have an issue with the use of said material, or have any questions, feedback, suggestions, etc, email OD at [email protected]