Deserted Island Survival: 6 Teens Defied Odds for 15 Months | E 176

During this episode of The Crux, Julie Henningsen tells us the remarkable true story of six Tongan teenagers who survived 15 months stranded on a deserted island in 1965. Unlike the fictional chaos depicted in "Lord of the Flies," these real boys created a cooperative and well-organized community that demonstrated humanity's capacity for collaboration under extreme circumstances. The episode covers their survival challenges, resourcefulness, and ultimate rescue by an Australian sea captain, highlighting themes of friendship, ingenuity, and resilience in the face of adversity.