James and The GruffaloJames and The Gruffalo
Days Like These — True Stories
When Marisa and Peter Skillen set off with their kids for their first family camping trip, they're expecting a peaceful couple of days among the gum trees. But when one of their young twins slips away with only his bumblebee backpack, their dream weekend turns into a living nightmare as they desperately scour the bush to find him before it's too late.
23:01•23 Feb 2021
James and The Gruffalo: A Camping Trip Gone Terrifyingly Wrong
“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.
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