83 Seconds: The Frank Slide Catastrophe | E137

In the Crux True Survival Story podcast, Kaycee McIntosh and co-host Julie Henningsen recount the historical night of terror in the town of Frank, Alberta, in 1903. Known as the Frank Slide, this catastrophic event was triggered by the collapse of Turtle Mountain, which buried part of the town under limestone. The episode covers the town's rapid development, the geological instability of Turtle Mountain, and the fateful night when 82 million tons of rock came crashing down. Remarkable survival stories emerge from the tragedy, including miners digging their way out, a brakeman saving a passenger train, and the miraculous survival of children and even a horse. The aftermath and the town's resilience are explored, along with ongoing monitoring and future risks posed by the mountain.