SURVIVAL CHALLENGE: The Mary Watson Tragedy

Strick is back for a new Survival Challenge Series! He's re-visiting different survival stories while travelling up the remote stretches of the Great Barrier Reef. There's tales of heroic survival against all odds, and some tragic endings... Join him in the exact location of these scenarios to test his own survival skills and share their crazy stories.

In this Episode Strick is following in the wake of Mary Watson. The year is 1881 and a bit of a spoiler alert... This ends in one of the most heart breaking and tragic ways imaginable.

In order to survive on these desert islands they will need to catch Giant Mudcrabs barehanded, use bushcraft skills like desalinating salt water to drink, and creating a fire with a flint. Hope you enjoy coming along on this Survival Challenge!

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[jerriah]

Ah Sam deserved/deserves more acknowledgement as he (even though he was a slave) could have left the lady and her baby to fend for themselves but instead decided (even having sustained bad injuries) stayed and protected the pair until his last breath. That island should have his name on it aswell. Ah Sam is the true hero in this story.

[Aguynamedaaron]

By far my favorite episode, you can tell your level of interest, excitement and respect while telling this story I’ve never heard. Thank you and cheers!

[oynlengeymer]

the loyalty of that servant is admirable. I have been injured to where I lost about 2 litres of blood rapidly and I could not even stand, I passed out and when I woke hours later, I had to crawl, I could not walk. I had immense thirst, and mad it to a house, I drank from there garden hose for a good few minutes, gulping down a lot of water. And was able to stand and walk again and get myself to hospital. Even though He would have needed water badly, I somehow feel he would have given it to the lady and her baby first if finding any..

[stephenburrows]

And unsurprisingly Ah Sam appears to get not historic acknowledgment for his efforts (massive efforts) in keeping Mary & the baby safe for so long... 🙏 - great story telling Strick!

[Austincallahan]

In a real survival situation, I wouldn’t care if anything is endangered I do care about preserving our natural habitats and wildlife but in reality, my survival comes first

[rew]

A great combination for a presentation: a biosphere and some history of human interaction within it... along with a touch of you. Always a winning formula. Thank you :)

[PBJPRODUCTIONSTUDIOS]

you're one of the best and most underrated story tellers of all time, excellent video

[richardbell]

Excellent episode mate, but very sad story for about 153 innocent people. Look forward to hearing about the chap who lived with the aboriginal people - reckon that might be a happier tale!

[mannyPereira]

That was the best story I’ve heard in a very long time. I wish history was told like this with real time adventures to the places it happened. And the excitement on your face is the best, really like your videos.

[larryseibert]

This was terrific! What a great adventure and history. I will be very happy to watch as many of these as you care to produce. I always enjoy your channels. Thank you.

[Visualtreats]

This is absolutely one of the best videos you have, well informed, you clearly did a lot of research, great job!

[brunomerlini]

Wow, what a story, what an episode.. one of the best ive ever seen on youtube.. thanks Strick.. best story teller

[jeaniewatkins]

Great episode! What a great story of the history from that area. Thanks for telling both sides. You do it justice! Thanks for sharing!

[timcollins]

Very well put together story Strick. Well done mate. Tragedy on both sides of the coin but very un-biased and respectfully told.

[ForeverSouthendUnited-fbeb]

Wouldn't want to be shipwrecked in Australia present day nearly everything is protected 😆... Certainly one of the best and historical survival series I've watched... Only discovered your channel a day ago ✅ You're making Bear Grylls look like an amateur 😆😄 From London hope to visit Australia soon...

[cassandrastone]

I didn’t expect to almost cry this morning while watching one of your videos!
A tragic story, may their souls Rest In Peace.
As a mother, this particular video really moved me.

[eeeeee]

I appreciate that you really show the importance of foraging and knowing the local flora and fauna in a survival situation. Too many people underestimate just how screwed they'd be, just because they don't know what is and isn't edible

[niallquigley]

What an amazing story and a beautiful reflection on history while bringing the modern twist..
Fran tea towel..classic..
Thank your jack for a great channel.

[parliamenthouseottawa]

Great to have a series of these with other adventures from dies gone by.

[GSAirTherapy]

This was absolutely fascinating! The story, background, editing, teaching…somehow, you managed to merge it all into one cohesive video. Really well done!