Film Lens
The documentary follows a group of ecologists, including Graham Child and Clive English, as they embark on a flight over the Luano Valley in Zambia to establish a conservation park. Their mission takes a dramatic turn when their plane crashes, leaving three men with serious injuries in a hostile environment. With little hope of rescue, one of the men, Mumba, must walk for help, facing the dangers of the wilderness and the very animals they aimed to protect.
As the story unfolds, the film captures the harrowing experiences of the survivors. Mumba reaches a village after a day, but tragically dies from an unrelated illness, unaware of the rescue efforts. Clive spends a night alone in the bush before being rescued, while Graham undergoes emergency surgery and retains full mobility. Adam Pope, the pilot, spends 72 hours paralyzed on the wing, taking five years to learn to walk again. The film presents a gripping account of survival against the odds in one of Africa's most remote regions.
Why Watch
- •Follow Graham Child's mission to establish a conservation park.
- •See how Mumba attempts to walk for help after the crash.
- •Meet Clive English as he survives a night alone in the bush.
Did You Know
•The crash left three men with serious life-threatening injuries.
•Mumba reached a village a day after the crash but later died from an unrelated illness.
•Clive English spent a night alone in the bush before being rescued.
•Adam Pope spent 72 hours paralyzed on the wing of the plane.
Perfect For
Wildlife conservationSurvival storiesAviation enthusiasts