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Kill or be killed: A climber’s dilemma, part 1
Manage episode 421660721 series 1533409
Beth Rodden was on a dream climbing expedition in Kyrgyzstan when she was kidnapped by Islamist militants. She and her friends spent days moving between hiding places in the mountains, fearing for their lives as food supplies dwindled. Then, six days in, the group found themselves at the edge of a cliff with a single young guard. They had a chance to escape, but it came with a huge ethical dilemma.
Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Louise Morris
Get in touch: liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784
Audio for this episode was updated on 6 June 2024.
827 episodes
Manage episode 421660721 series 1533409
Beth Rodden was on a dream climbing expedition in Kyrgyzstan when she was kidnapped by Islamist militants. She and her friends spent days moving between hiding places in the mountains, fearing for their lives as food supplies dwindled. Then, six days in, the group found themselves at the edge of a cliff with a single young guard. They had a chance to escape, but it came with a huge ethical dilemma.
Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Louise Morris
Get in touch: liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784
Audio for this episode was updated on 6 June 2024.
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