Indiana Jones: The Inspiration behind the Legendary Explorer

All the Times He Almost Died

In his book, On the Trail of the Ancient Man, Andrews recalled his near-death experiences and let me tell you, they are pretty relatable: “Two were from drowning in typhoons, one was when our boat was charged by a wounded whale, once my wife and I were nearly eaten by wild dogs…”

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That list goes on. Andrews continued, “Once we were in great danger from fanatical lama priests, two were close calls when I fell over cliffs, once was nearly caught by a huge python, and twice I might have been killed by bandits.” Yikes! This guy is certainly living on the edge. But I respect his bravery.

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