Lost at Sea Causes One to Be...creative | the Unexpected Oars of Howard Blackburn

07/30/22 • 3 min

The Rest of the Story: Revisited | Paul Harvey

Lost at sea and caught in a relentless blizzard, Howard Blackburn nearly froze to death rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. Every drop of icy water caused his hands to freeze to the oars, slowly chipping away at his flesh with every row. Knowing he couldn't fall asleep or else he would freeze to death, Howard journeyed on. Did he ever make it to safety? Tune in to hear the rest of the story.
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