30 min
Lone Survivor Of Yarnell Hill Fire Battles Addiction & Survivors Guilt Escaping Rock Bottom
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- Mental Health
In 2013, Arizona lost 19 brave hotshots who were battling the dangerous Yarnell fire. One hotshot survived: Brendan McDonough. He battled drinking before the tragedy. After watching his fellow brothers die, survivors guilt led him back to booze. He details one night pulling off to the side of the road, putting a loaded gun to his head and almost took his own life. He's now sober and is helping other addicts get clean. It's a raw interview and brutally honest.
In 2013, Arizona lost 19 brave hotshots who were battling the dangerous Yarnell fire. One hotshot survived: Brendan McDonough. He battled drinking before the tragedy. After watching his fellow brothers die, survivors guilt led him back to booze. He details one night pulling off to the side of the road, putting a loaded gun to his head and almost took his own life. He's now sober and is helping other addicts get clean. It's a raw interview and brutally honest.
30 min