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Can a lion stop a kidnapping? Can a turtle carry a shipwreck survivor? Can a sea lion rescue someone who jumped off a bridge?

In this wild and surprisingly heartwarming episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell explore real-life stories of animals stepping in at just the right moment—with results that range from heroic to downright bizarre.

🦁 🐢 🦭 Featured stories include:

• A 12-year-old girl in Ethiopia rescued by a pride of lions
• A shipwreck survivor who stayed afloat by holding on to a sea turtle
• A man who jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge—and stayed alive thanks to a sea lion
• A hiker saved from a mountain lion attack by an unexpected bear
• Unfiltered rants on nature, survival instincts, geese, pandas, and what we owe the animal kingdom
• And yes, one infamous dolphin story involving a lot of questionable decisions and a research tank

This episode blends wildlife survival stories, animal intelligence, and signature Waywut humor in a way you won’t find anywhere else.

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