I'm Either Going To Take A Round Or That Bomb Is Gonna Go Off
Summary
This episode of I Survived features three distinct accounts of life-threatening encounters. Lloyd Loweyer recounts his tense standoff with an armed gunman holding nine hostages at the Salt Lake City Library, where he ultimately shot the suspect to save the captives. Rose describes being trapped in a fish processing machine on a Bering Sea vessel during a storm, surviving 20 hours with severe leg injuries while pregnant. Finally, Kelly shares her harrowing experience escaping an abusive ex-partner who shot her twice, detailing her survival against odds of one in six million.
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Intro: The 1994 Salt Lake City Library Hostage Crisis
Gwen's account: The gunman takes hostages
Lloyd's arrival: Entering the hostage room
Inside the room: The dead man's switch bomb
Lloyd's strategy: Hiding his weapon and assessing the gunman
The diabetic hostage and the gunman's volatility
The gunman's deterioration and Lloyd's cover slip
The confrontation: Lloyd shoots the gunman
Aftermath: The bomb failure and survivor reflections
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Rose's story: Pregnant on a fish processing vessel
The accident: Legs caught in the machine
Immediate response: Pain, prayer, and blood loss
Rescue efforts: Cutting Rose free from the machine
Medical crisis: IVs and delayed helicopter rescue
Hospital: Amputation and the baby's survival
Recovery: Alex's support and Rose's new life
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Kelly's story: Meeting Don and the abusive marriage
The attack: Kidnapping and assault in the van
Home invasion: Violent abuse and survival tactics
Aftermath: Police response and failed protection order
The shooting: Don shoots Kelly twice
Final confrontation: The 911 call and choking
Resolution: Don's suicide and Kelly's survival
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