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In 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke fell nearly 10,000 feet from a plane struck by lightning over the Amazon, survived still strapped to her seat, then wandered alone through the rainforest for 11 days before loggers found her

A 17-year-old girl miraculously survived a 10,000-foot fall from a plane struck by lightning over the Peruvian Amazon in 1971. Strapped to her seat, she endured 11 days of wilderness survival, navigating the dense jungle by following a stream. Her upbringing in the rainforest and knowledge of survival proved crucial…

The Times of India · Jul 6

Teen girl survives 2-mile fall after lightning strikes her plane. Then she lived for 11 days in the rainforest

One of the most remarkable survival stories in history.

We Got This Covered · Oct 29, 2025

“Your Mirror To The 20th Century”: 18 Pics Of How Much Or Little Life Has Changed Since

RocaHistory is where vintage pop culture meets history’s curiosities. It has everything: from fascinating moments from the archives of history to behind-the-scenes snippets of Old Hollywood.

Bored Panda · Jun 26, 2025

How teenager Juliane Koepcke survived a plane crash and solo 11-day trek out of the Amazon

The sole survivor of a plane crash, Juliane Koepcke found herself totally alone in the Amazon rainforest. But this 17-year-old was no ordinary teenager.

ABC News · Oct 1, 2022