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James and The Gruffalo
James and The Gruffalo
James and The Gruffalo
Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Join Marisa and Peter Skillen on a harrowing journey to find their missing son during a camping trip. Experience their fear, hope, and ultimate relief.
23 minutes
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When the cadaver dogs turned up, that's when I thought things were getting pretty serious that we might not find him alive.
Imagine setting off for a serene family camping trip, only to have it turn into every parent's worst nightmare. Marisa and Peter Skillen took their young twins for their first camping adventure, expecting peaceful days among the gum trees. But tranquility quickly turned to terror when their son James vanished, armed only with his bumblebee backpack.
The episode captures the frantic hours that followed as the Skillens, along with the local community, police, and cadaver dogs, scoured the bush in a desperate search for James. You'll feel the family's anxiety, the community's solidarity, and the incredible relief when hope triumphs over despair. This gripping tale of a family's ordeal and their unwavering resilience will leave you breathless and deeply moved.