Still strapped to her seat, Juliane fell nearly two miles (3 kilometers) through the air before the dense jungle canopy slowed her fall. When she regained consciousness the next morning, she found herself alone with a broken collarbone, deep gashes, and a severe concussion.
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Despite her injuries, Juliane’s background as the daughter of zoologists gave her a unique advantage: Still strapped to her seat, Juliane fell nearly
: She remembered her father's advice that following water leads to civilization. She found a small stream and began a grueling 11-day trek downstream. In 1971, the 17-year-old was the sole survivor
: As she navigated the jungle, Juliane noticed that local wildlife—including monkeys and deer—seemed strangely unfazed by her presence. She realized they were "tame" simply because they had never seen a human before, a realization that highlighted her extreme isolation.