6. Roosevelt Nearly Died from a Wounded Leg
During the expedition, Roosevelt suffered a minor leg wound after attempting to prevent canoes from smashing against the rocks. The wound became severely infected, leading to a high fever and delirium. Concerned about being a burden to the group, Roosevelt contemplated remaining behind to avoid hindering the expedition’s progress. However, his son Kermit refused to leave his side, and the team continued their journey despite the dire circumstances. (history.com)
