RD Talks: Drama in Real Life

Scrambling from the downed chopper, the three stunned survivors confronted vents of hissing steam and a boiling lava pit. Sulphurous fumes made them gasp. If there’s a hell, one thought, it’s definitely like this.

It was a split-second decision. The predator had the young woman in its jaw and he might be her only chance of survival.

The day began as a joyous outing for a West Australian family, but turned into a night of terror.

The balloon’s gas was almost gone. Now there was nowhere to land but the raging sea.