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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/tyrion2024 on 2025-07-04 15:14:10+00:00.

Original Title: TIL in Dec 1943, the B-24 Leon Crane was copiloting experienced engine failure & crashed into an Alaskan mountaintop. He was the only survivor of the 5 crew after he managed to bail in time. He then survived 84 days in the wilderness starting with only some matches, a Boy Scout knife & his parachute