2. Aron Ralston: Trapped in Blue John Canyon
In 2003, Aron Ralston faced a life-or-death decision after a boulder pinned his arm in Utah’s remote Blue John Canyon. For five agonizing days, he survived on minimal water and sheer determination, realizing rescue was unlikely. In an act of ultimate self-reliance, Ralston amputated his own arm with a dull knife to break free. His astonishing survival story inspired the film 127 Hours and continues to amaze people worldwide. More at BBC News
