0:00 Okay, listen to my voice.0:02 Do not move your left foot.0:05 Last week, Admin, we explored stories told through just one side of a conversation, where silence speaks volumes.0:18 This is the other side of that silence.0:22 Just breathe.0:23 Can you do that for me?0:26 Good.0:26 Now, without looking down, tell me what you heard.0:32 A click.0:33 Okay.0:33 A single click.0:35 And under your boot… what does it feel like?0:40 Pressure?0:41 A spring?0:42 Okay.0:42 Okay.0:43 Don't panic.0:44 That feeling is just adrenaline.0:47 You're not sinking.0:50 The ground is firm.0:52 I need you to stay VERY still.0:55 Can you tell me where you are?0:58 The trail name?1:00 No… no, don't worry about the signal.1:04 It's clear enough.1:06 I can hear you perfectly.1:09 I can even hear the wind through the trees.1:13 It means we're alone.1:16 I know your leg is starting to shake.1:20 That's normal.1:21 Try to shift your weight, but only to your right leg.1:27 SLOWLY.1:28 Do not lift the left foot.1:31 Not even a millimeter.1:33 Tell me if the pressure changes.1:36 Nothing.1:37 Good.1:38 Good.1:38 You're doing great.1:41 Just keep breathing.1:43 Now, I need you to be my eyes.1:46 What color is the thing you're standing on?1:51 Can you see any of it?1:53 Green?1:54 Like… military green?1:56 Or like… a plastic bottle?1:59 A soda bottle.2:00 Okay.2:01 That's… unusual.2:03 Is there anything else?2:05 Any wires?2:06 Anything sticking out of the ground nearby?2:11 No.2:11 Just the bottle cap under your boot.2:15 And you're sure you heard a click.2:19 Okay.2:20 I have an idea.2:21 It's a long shot, but it's better than waiting for your leg to give out.2:29 I need you to listen to me VERY carefully.2:34 Yes, it's risky.2:35 But staying still is also risky.2:39 Every muscle in your leg is screaming right now, and you can't hold that position forever.2:49 We have to DO something.2:51 Are you with me?2:53 Good.2:54 I need you to find a rock.2:56 With your right hand.2:59 Don't bend at the waist, just squat on your right leg.3:05 Find a rock that weighs at least as much as your foot.3:11 I know it's hard.3:12 Just feel around.3:14 Slowly.3:15 Got one?3:16 Okay.3:16 How heavy is it?3:18 Perfect.3:19 That's perfect.3:21 Now for the hard part.3:23 I need you to place that rock… directly onto the bottle cap.3:30 And as you put the rock down, you are going to slide your foot off.3:37 It has to be one single, smooth motion.3:41 The rock replaces your foot.3:44 Do you understand?3:46 I know.3:47 I know you're scared.3:49 But you can do this.3:52 On my count.3:53 Three… Two… One.3:55 Now.3:55 Did it… Did it work?3:57 Are you clear?3:59 Oh, thank god.4:00 Okay.4:01 Okay.4:01 You did it.4:03 You really did it.4:05 Alright.4:05 Don't move just yet.4:08 Take a deep breath.4:10 Now… look AHEAD.4:11 Not down.4:12 Look ahead.4:14 We need to get you out of there.4:17 Tell me what you see.4:19 One step at a time.
