Back in 2011, when a global audience first learned the story of Peter Skyllberg — who survived more than two months inside his frozen car burrowed into waist-high snowbanks deep within northern Sweden’s Arctic tundra, the world marveled. Starting December 19, 2011 and going until his long awaited release from captivity on February 17th of the following year: it stands as a tale to human endurance in times of extreme duress.
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The Incident: Snowed Under [Snow Storm]
The beginning of Skyllberg’s nightmare was when he drove off the road during a massive snowstorm in northern Sweden and got stuck in his car as it slowly disappeared under three feet (nearly a meter) of now. His plight remained undiscovered for two months, until a pair of snowmobilers serendipitously noticed his car. But when he was discovered, Skyllberg had been exposed to bone-chilling temps in the neighborhood of -22°F (-30°C).
How Did He Survive?
The “igloo effect”, where the snow is thought to have insulated SkyllbergExperts believe that contributed, at least in part. The snow came to his aid this time around — the insulating effect of all that man-made flurrying kept at least some warmth inside. His natural insulation was probably a large part of how he survived temperatures that with the wind chill dropped to 65 below zero.
Hibernate-ish
Doctors had also wondered if his body went into some kind of state similar to hibernation in which he was able to conserve energy and survive without food for an extended time. His metabolism must have slowed down enormously, which is how he stayed alive on tiny amounts of food.
Extracting Water from Snow
The key to Skyllberg’s survival was that he could remain hydrated. According to his father, he melted the snow of water and kept relatively hydrated; dehydration tends to set in faster than starvation.
Staying Warm
Skyllberg was also aided by the fact that he had been properly dressed in warm clothing and wrapped in his sleeping bag, which would have helped to keep body heat from being stripped out by a cold environment. This allowed his amazing stamina to support him, over that two month ordeal.
Recovery and Aftermath
Skyllberg was close to starvation and suffering from hypothermia when he was eventually rescued. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and doctors were said to have been amazed he had survived the ordeal. For all the cynics who question why he didn’t get out of his car sooner, deeming it impossible to survive so long without food or water in near freezing temperatures — Skyllberg’s story still ranks as one of those mesmerizing tales that inspire awe.
Life After the Ordeal
Described by former associates as a solitary figure, Skyllberg had been struggling with personal and economic hardship before the incident. He had been estranged from his family for more than 20 years and was living out of his car when he found himself ensnared. After his rescue, Skyllberg turned down media interviews saying only that he was “feeling better”.
Conclusion: Humans vs. The Machine
The ordeal of Peter Skyllberg is an unusual incident in the history of survival. His sustained cold, isolation and starvation survival story has fascinated experts and the public. IMAGES: The odd survival story of the week; whether it was insulating snow, his body in a hibernation-like state or some serious mental grit that carried Skyllberg through these long and terrible weeks–more power to him for defying modern science.
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Who is Peter Skyllberg?
Peter Skyllberg is a Swedish man who survived for over two months trapped in his snow-covered car in northern Sweden in 2011.
How long was Peter Skyllberg trapped?
He was trapped for 60 days, from December 19, 2011, to February 17, 2012.
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