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Stranded 2 years on Arctic island, Ada Blackjack survived with her cat

Ada Blackjack's adventure began in 1921 when she joined an Arctic expedition to meet her son's healthcare needs. On Wrangel Island, she was left alone, forced to navigate remarkable survival obstacles. Accompanied only by her cat Vic, Ada mastered the art of hunting and foraging. After enduring extreme isolation for nearly two years, she was rescued in August 1923, ultimately rejoining her son.

Stranded 2 years on Arctic island, Ada Blackjack survived with her cat

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