I Was Prey: Deadly Decision

I Was Prey: Deadly Decision

Author: Animal Planet March 6, 2025 Duration: 37:38
While enjoying a refreshing swim in an African river, a woman is attacked by a massive crocodile. Then, a man comes face-to-face with a hungry cougar while mountain biking in Washington.

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Step into the raw, unfiltered reality of human survival against nature's most formidable predators with I Was Prey. This podcast from Animal Planet pulls you directly into the heart of true, harrowing encounters where ordinary moments spiral into life-or-death struggles. Each episode compiles gripping audio from television series like 'I Was Prey,' 'Nature’s Deadliest,' and 'Monsters Inside Me,' presenting firsthand accounts from people who stared into the eyes of a dangerous animal and lived to tell the tale. The narratives are visceral and immediate, stripping away cinematic gloss to focus on the chilling sounds, desperate decisions, and emotional aftermath of these attacks. You’ll hear the panic in a voice, the description of an ambush, and the sobering reflection on a brush with mortality, all woven together to explore the fragile line between human and wild. This isn't just about the shock of the encounter; it's a deep dive into the science of predator behavior, the instinct for survival, and the profound psychological impact left behind. For anyone fascinated by true survival stories, animal behavior, or the raw power of nature, this podcast offers an intense, immersive experience that is both terrifying and compelling.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 117

I Was Prey
Podcast Episodes
I Was Prey: A Christmas Miracle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:12
On Christmas Eve, a man walking with his two young daughters is attacked by an enormous kangaroo. Then, a lion at an animal sanctuary in South Africa reaches under a gate and pulls a volunteer's legs through the bars. Ho…
I Was Prey: Close to Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:12
A Colorado park ranger is hiking when he crosses paths with a mountain lion and its prey. Then, a woman just steps from her home is walking her dog when she is attacked by a vicious raccoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…
I Was Prey: Mountain Mayhem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:30
A professional climber is high up an ice-covered Canadian mountain in the middle of the night when he is charged by a grizzly bear. Then, a former nurse is attacked by a rabid coyote in upstate New York. Hosted on Acast.…
I Was Prey: Dragged Below [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:36
A hiker in Alaska is struck from behind and attacked by a 1,000-pound moose. In Hawaii, something grabs a man swimming a half mile from shore and drags him below the surface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
I Was Prey: Nowhere to Hide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:37
A woman is working on her ranch in the California desert with her two rescue dogs when she is attacked by a black bear. Then, a man spearfishing with his friend in Cancun, Mexico, comes face-to-face with a crocodile. Hos…
I Was Prey: Attacked in Alaska [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:22
A man and his brothers are on a dream trip in Alaska when they cross paths with a grizzly bear. In Australia, a woman and her friends are surfing when she is violently struck in the face by a mystery assailant. Hosted on…
I Was Prey: Hope and Prayer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:11
A vacationer in Cancun, Mexico, is attacked by a shark close to shore. In Tennessee, a firefighter and his family are hiking in the woods when he is bitten by a timber rattlesnake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
I Was Prey: Unseen Assailant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:57
A man is leading a canoe safari near Victoria Falls when a hippo bursts to the surface and drags him into the water. Then, an animal pounces on a 5-year-old girl looking for her mother outside. Hosted on Acast. See acast…
I Was Prey: 20-Foot Terror [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:26
A woman must rely on her husband and friends to save her life after she is attacked by a shark hours from the nearest medical facility. Then, a couple celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary is trampled by a giraffe.…
I Was Prey: Surviving for my Son [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:04
An alligator attacks a man and his brother checking crab pots on a remote North Carolina inlet. Then, a young family taking a father's day camping trip faces a terrifying bear attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…