In the chilling conclusion of our two-part deep dive into the harrowing tale of The Donner Party, we follow the final survivors as they’re rescued from the snowbound Sierra Nevada. After months of unimaginable suffering, starvation, and loss, those who endured must now face life beyond the tragedy. But the nightmare didn’t end with their rescue—guilt, trauma, and public scrutiny haunted them long after. And according to some, so did the ghosts of those who never made it out. Join us as we explore the aftermath, legacy, and lingering supernatural echoes of one of history’s most haunting survival stories.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Donner-party

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donner_Party

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