Stranded on The Salar de Uyuni: Epic Overlanding Rescue Goes Wrong | Southbound Ep. 61

Описание: Ever wondered how bad an overland trip can get? We found out on Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni when our van sank into the salt flats alongside Overland for Good’s truck. This video is packed with tense recovery attempts, local heroes, and the stunning backdrop of the world’s largest salt flat.
From digging in clay to driving six miles backwards, it’s a wild ride you won’t want to miss. Hit that thumbs-up if you love adventure, and subscribe to catch more overlanding chaos from our Pan-American journey!

Thanks to our friends at "Overland For Good" the Lostetter family.
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Thank you for providing the fantastic drone footage of our backward escape. Please follow them on Instagram.

Thanks to Nick Peregrino for helping us all. We really look forward to more adventures with you in the future.

MASSIVE THANKS to the local heroes from Colcha K who helped us: Cornelio, Andres B Seguridad, Jorge Turismo GAMCK, and the rest of the crew of helpers, Police, and Consulate officials.

--IF YOU ARE STUCK IN THE SALAR de UYUNI NOW--
WhatsApp these guys for help.
Andres B. Seguridad +591 74100365
and/or
Jorge Turismo GAMCK. +591 73336373

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Youtube Chapters
0:00 - Intro: Trouble on the Salt Flats
0:45 - Chapter 1: The Stuck Truck Call
1:30 - Chapter 2: Arriving at the Scene
2:15 - Chapter 3: First Recovery Attempts
3:00 - Chapter 4: We Get Stuck Too
3:45 - Chapter 5: Max Tracks and Mud Chaos
4:30 - Chapter 6: George’s Town Mission
5:15 - Chapter 7: Bolivian Rescuers Arrive
6:00 - Chapter 8: Nighttime Recovery Efforts
6:45 - Chapter 9: The Backward Escape
7:30 - Chapter 10: Reflections and Gratitude


Key Topics and Bullets
1. Initial Rescue Mission
Overland for Good’s truck stuck on Salar de Uyuni
The decision to assist with two vans and winches
The journey across the salt flats begins
2. Getting Stuck
Arrival at the scene, finding a muddy mess
Own van sinks while attempting rescue
Challenges of soft salt edges and clay underneath
3. Recovery Efforts
Use of max tracks, winches, and digging
George’s lighter van tries pulling, gets stuck
Multiple failed attempts and sinking deeper
4. Bolivian Local Help
George finds help in town for $600
Locals arrive with creative recovery gear
Free assistance from the consulate and police
5. Escape and Aftermath
Building a ramp for a 6-mile reverse escape
Overland for Good’s second stuck incident
Reflections on teamwork and Bolivian kindness


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