Lost in the World's Largest Sandbox: The Steiner Family Tragedy | E172

This podcast tells the tragic story of the Steiner family from France who visited White Sands National Park in New Mexico during August 2015, starting a challenging desert hike at noon in 101-degree heat with only two small water bottles despite park warnings recommending a gallon per person. Both parents died of heat stroke after splitting up on the trail, but their decision to ration their limited water by giving their 9-year-old son double portions of every sip ultimately saved his life, making him the sole survivor of what was meant to be their dream American vacation.