WEBVTT 00:00.000 --> 00:03.000 Classic radio from MBN. 00:03.000 --> 00:08.000 It's the Sugarcreek King. 00:08.000 --> 00:10.000 Fables of faith. 00:10.000 --> 00:15.000 Radio drama, a hallmark of moody broadcasting for over 60 years. 00:15.000 --> 00:30.000 Join us now as we take you back to another classic in MBN Radio History. 00:30.000 --> 00:41.000 Ranger Bill, Warrior of the Woodland. 00:41.000 --> 00:46.000 Struggling against extreme odds. 00:46.000 --> 00:49.000 Traveling dangerous trails. 00:49.000 --> 00:51.000 Fighting the many enemies of nature. 00:51.000 --> 00:55.000 This is the job of the guardian of the forest, Ranger Bill. 00:55.000 --> 01:02.000 Pouring rain, freezing cold, blistering heat, snow, floods, bears, rattlesnakes, mountain lions. 01:02.000 --> 01:17.000 Yes, all this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done. 01:17.000 --> 01:22.000 Every year at this time, Bill goes to the State University to lecture. 01:22.000 --> 01:30.000 Bill's lecture is given to the student body as a whole, but it's directed toward those studying geology and anthropology. 01:30.000 --> 01:35.000 The lecture is on the science of staying alive in the mountains and forests. 01:35.000 --> 01:40.000 You see, many of the students go into the mountains and forests to gather material first hand, 01:40.000 --> 01:47.000 under the leadership of competent guides and with the rangers constantly checking on their well-being. 01:47.000 --> 01:52.000 What Bill is trying to do is prevent the isolated adventurers from going out into the wild country 01:52.000 --> 01:57.000 and becoming casualties because they haven't the knowledge of survival. 01:57.000 --> 02:00.000 So, we'd better perhaps get into our story. 02:00.000 --> 02:12.000 This one is called Fossil Canyon. 02:12.000 --> 02:15.000 We're ready to begin the second hour of your lecture, Bill. 02:15.000 --> 02:17.000 That's fine, Dean Sands. 02:17.000 --> 02:19.000 How's your voice holding up? 02:19.000 --> 02:24.000 As long as this pitcher of water holds out, I'll be able to keep my windmill running all right. 02:24.000 --> 02:28.000 Who ever heard of a windmill run with water? 02:28.000 --> 02:30.000 You're looking at one, sir. 02:30.000 --> 02:35.000 I hardly think that, but I'm enjoying your sense of humor. 02:35.000 --> 02:39.000 I never tire of hearing you talk about survival in the outdoors. 02:39.000 --> 02:42.000 I'll never forget your first lecture three years ago. 02:42.000 --> 02:52.000 My, little did I realize how much knowledge and experience a man must have to stay alive when meeting nature face to face. 02:52.000 --> 02:55.000 But, well, we're not here to listen to me. 02:55.000 --> 02:59.000 I'll make a few introductory remarks and turn the rostrum over to you. 02:59.000 --> 03:01.000 That'll be fine with me. 03:01.000 --> 03:04.000 Perhaps they have some questions first. 03:04.000 --> 03:09.000 Attention, please. 03:09.000 --> 03:10.000 Thank you. 03:10.000 --> 03:17.000 Mr. Jefferson suggested that you may have some questions before he begins this second half of the lecture. 03:17.000 --> 03:20.000 If you have, then you can ask them now. 03:20.000 --> 03:22.000 I have a question, Dean Sands. 03:22.000 --> 03:25.000 I'll yield the rostrum to Mr. Jefferson, Bob. 03:25.000 --> 03:27.000 Then he can answer you direct. 03:27.000 --> 03:31.000 Bill, if you please. 03:31.000 --> 03:33.000 Thank you, Dean. 03:33.000 --> 03:35.000 Now, Bob, fire your question. 03:35.000 --> 03:43.000 Your first hour of lecture was interesting, but I object to the inference you made that we're not able to take care of ourselves. 03:43.000 --> 03:45.000 Are you making that inference, Mr. Jefferson? 03:45.000 --> 03:49.000 Yes, Bob, I am. 03:49.000 --> 03:53.000 Mr. Jefferson, I think you're underestimating our ability. 03:53.000 --> 03:57.000 We're adults. 03:57.000 --> 04:04.000 It's been my experience that college students are the hardest to convince that they should keep out of the wild country. 04:04.000 --> 04:10.000 Also, it's a statistical fact that college students are highest on the casualty list. 04:10.000 --> 04:15.000 And I might add on the mortality list. 04:15.000 --> 04:17.000 I can't swallow that, Mr. Jefferson. 04:17.000 --> 04:20.000 Why should we be the highest on the casualty list? 04:20.000 --> 04:26.000 Because you let your zest for scientific data run away with your common sense. 04:26.000 --> 04:31.000 You wander into places that even experienced guides and rangers avoid, if at all possible. 04:31.000 --> 04:36.000 You mean to tell me that I couldn't go out into the boondocks and survive? 04:36.000 --> 04:39.000 You've hit the nail right on the head, Bob. 04:39.000 --> 04:42.000 Let me illustrate what I'm talking about. 04:42.000 --> 04:45.000 Perhaps a true story will convince you. 04:45.000 --> 04:51.000 You'll have to be a good one to convince me that I or any student couldn't go out into the wild country and come back alive. 04:51.000 --> 04:55.000 I'm sure you'll be convinced, Bob. 04:55.000 --> 05:01.000 Members of the faculty and student body, the story I'm about to tell you is true. 05:01.000 --> 05:05.000 It illustrates to perfection what I've been telling you. 05:05.000 --> 05:12.000 Dean Sands remembers this tragic story very well, even though it happened several years ago. 05:12.000 --> 05:19.000 Virgil Adams and Stanley Grimshaw, both state university students, decided to go into Fossil Canyon. 05:19.000 --> 05:26.000 Virgil and Stanley didn't know that it's 115 degrees at the bottom of Fossil Canyon. 05:26.000 --> 05:31.000 And there were a lot of other things they didn't know about that death trap. 05:31.000 --> 05:34.000 I'd sure like to find a good fossil down here, Stan. 05:34.000 --> 05:38.000 So would I. They've been found here before. Only last year, as a matter of fact. 05:38.000 --> 05:43.000 I think Professor Glomkin would give us a good boost toward our degree if we made a real fire. 05:43.000 --> 05:49.000 I'll see, Woodward. I'm going to make as good a collection of all the fossils I can find, even if we don't stumble onto the big one. 05:49.000 --> 05:55.000 So am I. I'd rather find a good specimen prehistoric age. 05:55.000 --> 05:58.000 Hey, we're only halfway down to the bottom of the canyon. 05:58.000 --> 06:02.000 Let's step it up and get down there before it begins to get dark. Then we can do some work. 06:02.000 --> 06:15.000 Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Let's go. 06:15.000 --> 06:19.000 What's the matter, Stan? 06:19.000 --> 06:23.000 I guess it's the heat, Virgil. I didn't think it was this hot down here. 06:23.000 --> 06:29.000 I didn't either. I'm beginning to feel the heat myself. 06:29.000 --> 06:33.000 Look at my shirt. It's wringing wet. Let's stop and rest a while. 06:33.000 --> 06:37.000 Yeah, sure. I could use a rest, too. 06:37.000 --> 06:41.000 Boy, there isn't that breath of air moving down here at all. 06:41.000 --> 06:57.000 You said it. We've still got another third of the way to go. 06:57.000 --> 07:01.000 Let's stop. I'm really getting sick. 07:01.000 --> 07:07.000 Yeah, well, let's try to make the bottom. Then we'll rest a long time. It isn't far. 07:07.000 --> 07:10.000 I don't know if I can make it, but I'll try. 07:10.000 --> 07:16.000 I'm out of life. It's miserably hot down here. I'm beginning to feel lightheaded. 07:16.000 --> 07:19.000 Let's stop and leave our packs and gear here. Maybe that'll help. 07:19.000 --> 07:30.000 Okay. 07:30.000 --> 07:32.000 Feel any better, Stan? 07:32.000 --> 07:33.000 No. You? 07:33.000 --> 07:39.000 No. Hey, Stan, let's try to cross the canyon and get in the shade. 07:39.000 --> 07:41.000 The sun is terrific. 07:41.000 --> 07:56.000 Go ahead. I'll follow you if I can. 07:56.000 --> 08:02.000 Verge, I can't make it. I'm going to faint. Verge, do you hear me? 08:02.000 --> 08:07.000 I hear you, Stan. You've got to make the shade. 08:07.000 --> 08:12.000 I can't help you because I can hardly stand on my feet myself. 08:12.000 --> 08:16.000 I can't see you, Verge. Verge, I can't make it. Help me. 08:16.000 --> 08:22.000 Don't leave me out here. The heat and the sun. 08:22.000 --> 08:28.000 Stan, try to get up. Do you hear me? I'll try to help you. 08:28.000 --> 08:33.000 Where are you, Stan? Stan, I can't see you. 08:33.000 --> 08:50.000 Water. I've got to get water. 08:50.000 --> 08:55.000 Virgil and Stanley made many mistakes on their trip to Fossil Canyon. 08:55.000 --> 09:00.000 The reason Virgil couldn't see Stanley was that Stanley had fallen behind a large rock. 09:00.000 --> 09:05.000 He had also fallen into quicksand. Real quicksand. 09:05.000 --> 09:09.000 He was never seen again. 09:09.000 --> 09:14.000 Bill, will you point out the mistakes that the two young men made? 09:14.000 --> 09:17.000 I'll be glad to, Dean Sands. 09:17.000 --> 09:23.000 First of all, Virgil and Stanley never should have entered the canyon in the heat of the day. 09:23.000 --> 09:29.000 They should have waited until sunset, or early in the morning is even a better time. 09:29.000 --> 09:37.000 Dean, I think continuing the story will drive home the mistakes more strongly than if I were to talk on them now. 09:37.000 --> 09:40.000 Perhaps you're right, Bill. Do as you wish. 09:40.000 --> 09:47.000 Thank you. My rangers and I were at our headquarters when we found out about this whole thing. 09:47.000 --> 09:50.000 Do you want me to get the phone, Bill? 09:50.000 --> 09:52.000 Thanks, pal, but I'll take it. 09:52.000 --> 09:57.000 Okay, it's probably for you anyhow. 09:57.000 --> 10:00.000 Ranger headquarters, Bill Jefferson speaking. 10:00.000 --> 10:04.000 Mr. Jefferson, this is Dean Sands over at State University. 10:04.000 --> 10:06.000 Oh, yes, Dean. How are you? 10:06.000 --> 10:12.000 Physically, I'm fine, Mr. Jefferson. Mentally, I'm worried. 10:12.000 --> 10:15.000 Oh, is that right? What's on your mind? 10:15.000 --> 10:21.000 One of our students, Virgil Adams, is missing. He hasn't returned as scheduled. 10:21.000 --> 10:23.000 When was he supposed to be back, Dean? 10:23.000 --> 10:25.000 Yesterday morning. 10:25.000 --> 10:28.000 Perhaps he'd been delayed somewhere and couldn't get word to you. 10:28.000 --> 10:31.000 You've spoken more truth than fiction, my friend. 10:31.000 --> 10:32.000 What do you mean? 10:32.000 --> 10:36.000 His classmates say that he told them he was going to Fossil Canyon. 10:36.000 --> 10:37.000 Fossil Canyon? 10:37.000 --> 10:39.000 What's the matter, Mr. Jefferson? 10:39.000 --> 10:44.000 We just brought out the remains of a human being from Fossil Canyon three days ago. 10:44.000 --> 10:47.000 The week before that, we lugged out another. 10:47.000 --> 10:53.000 This could be tragic. I'm glad I called you. Will you please check the canyon for Virgil Adams? 10:53.000 --> 10:57.000 Most certainly will. I'll call you as soon as we know something definite. 11:12.000 --> 11:14.000 Bill, you've got an angry look on your face. 11:14.000 --> 11:17.000 I get scared when you get that gleam in your eye like you've got now. 11:17.000 --> 11:22.000 I am angry, pal. I'm going to get a letter off to Colonel Anders when we get back. 11:22.000 --> 11:24.000 A good, strong letter. 11:24.000 --> 11:26.000 Will it be about Fossil Canyon? 11:26.000 --> 11:29.000 Yeah. Something's got to be done about that place. 11:29.000 --> 11:31.000 What? I don't know. 11:31.000 --> 11:35.000 Stumpy, how many times have you been down there? 11:35.000 --> 11:38.000 Well, not any more than a half-times, honey. 11:38.000 --> 11:45.000 The only time I go into that miserable hole is to bring out Greenhorn Tenderfeet lashed to the back of a horse. 11:45.000 --> 11:52.000 No man in his right mind would go in there. 12:00.000 --> 12:03.000 Here's the canyon rim. Let's hold it up, fellas. 12:03.000 --> 12:07.000 Oh, boy. 12:07.000 --> 12:12.000 Now, scan the canyon floor with your glasses. It might save Virgil and save time. 12:12.000 --> 12:15.000 Oh, that's plenty of good ideas. 12:15.000 --> 12:18.000 Yeah, there's lots of rocks and boulders down there that could hide him. 12:18.000 --> 12:21.000 You've had a mouthful there, sonny. 12:21.000 --> 12:27.000 But as big as the canyon is, we might spot something that'll tell us where he's at. 12:27.000 --> 12:29.000 Well, I don't see anything. 12:29.000 --> 12:31.000 How about the rest of... 12:31.000 --> 12:35.000 I can't see anything but rocks and more rocks. 12:35.000 --> 12:41.000 That goes for me, too. Lots of rocks, but no human being. 12:41.000 --> 12:43.000 You spotted something, Greywolf? 12:43.000 --> 12:46.000 There, a vulture flying over top of canyon. 12:46.000 --> 12:48.000 Ah, yes, I see him, too. 12:48.000 --> 12:52.000 Look to your rifles, fellas. We gotta keep these terrible birds off the ground. 12:52.000 --> 12:55.000 You see him dive, then open fire. 12:55.000 --> 12:59.000 Oh, boy, you said it, Bill. Those birds give me the shivers. 12:59.000 --> 13:03.000 They only fly around the dead. Let's go! 13:03.000 --> 13:05.000 Come on, let's get him! 13:05.000 --> 13:08.000 Let's take it easy going down, fellas. 13:08.000 --> 13:12.000 When we get to the bottom, we'll stop and rest before going on. 13:12.000 --> 13:35.000 It's 115 degrees down there. 13:35.000 --> 13:26.960 Bill, will you tell the student body where the 13:26.960 --> 13:35.960 Bill, will you tell the student body what preparations you made before going down into that natural oven? 13:35.960 --> 13:37.960 Gladly, Dean Sands. 13:37.960 --> 13:43.960 First of all, each man had four canteens of water, two for himself and two for his horse. 13:43.960 --> 13:47.960 If needed, a third one, a fourth one, and a fifth one. 13:47.960 --> 13:51.960 And then, the fourth one, a sixth one, and a seventh one. 13:51.960 --> 13:58.960 Two for himself and two for his horse. If needed, a third one could also be used for his horse. 13:58.960 --> 14:01.960 The horse is doing all the work and needs the water. 14:01.960 --> 14:05.960 If the horse collapses, the man's in a bad way. 14:05.960 --> 14:10.960 We keep a close watch on the animals to be sure they perspire freely. 14:10.960 --> 14:14.960 That's a healthy condition and means that their bodies are cooling. 14:14.960 --> 14:19.960 On the trip into the canyon, we stopped frequently and rested the horses. 14:19.960 --> 14:24.960 Also, each man swabbed his animal's mouth to keep it moist. 14:24.960 --> 14:30.960 We kept our sun helmets pulled down, our sunglasses on, and our shirts buttoned up to the neck 14:30.960 --> 14:36.960 to keep the sun's rays off our bodies, especially the backs of our necks. 14:36.960 --> 14:45.960 After about two hours, we reached the bottom of the canyon. 14:45.960 --> 14:50.960 That hot air. Man, why? This heat is murderous. 14:50.960 --> 14:54.960 That's putting it mildly, pal. Let's hold up, fellas. 14:54.960 --> 14:58.960 Okay, easy, boy. Oh, boy. 14:58.960 --> 15:04.960 Loosen the cinch straps and give the horses a chance to relax a bit before we go on. 15:04.960 --> 15:08.960 You better give them a small amount of water, too. Okay, Bill. 15:08.960 --> 15:13.960 You pour the water, Henry, and I'll hold this here bucket. 15:13.960 --> 15:15.960 All right, Stumpy. 15:18.960 --> 15:20.960 Just a little bit now, Henry. 15:20.960 --> 15:23.960 They only need enough to wet their mouths and throats. 15:23.960 --> 15:27.960 We'll give them a good drink after dark. 15:27.960 --> 15:29.960 How's that? 15:29.960 --> 15:34.960 Just dandy. I'll give them each a mouthful, then we can go on. 15:34.960 --> 15:36.960 Bill, you're a good boy. 15:36.960 --> 15:38.960 If you give them a mouthful, then we can go on. 15:38.960 --> 15:41.960 Bill, I not see any signs of man here yet. 15:41.960 --> 15:45.960 I know. I've been looking around, too. 15:45.960 --> 15:48.960 Actually, we're not sure Virgil's down here. 15:48.960 --> 15:51.960 The dean said it's only supposition. 15:51.960 --> 15:53.960 But we'll have to look thoroughly, anyhow. 15:53.960 --> 15:54.960 Ah, not right. 15:54.960 --> 15:56.960 All right, let's get ready to ride, fellas. 15:56.960 --> 16:01.960 Henry and I will take the west end of the canyon, and you two take the east end. 16:01.960 --> 16:03.960 Give a yodel if you find anything. 16:03.960 --> 16:04.960 We do. 16:03.960 --> 16:04.960 All right, Stumpy. 16:04.960 --> 16:06.960 I'll be on it. 16:19.960 --> 16:21.960 Oh, boy. It sure is hot down here. 16:21.960 --> 16:23.960 I'm really beginning to feel it. 16:23.960 --> 16:25.960 Take a drink of water, pal. 16:25.960 --> 16:28.960 Not too much. You'll get a waterlogged feeling. 16:28.960 --> 16:29.960 It isn't good. 16:29.960 --> 16:32.960 Just enough to keep your body from dehydrating. 16:32.960 --> 16:34.960 Okay, Bill. 16:34.960 --> 16:37.960 Let's ride along, way to the west end. 16:37.960 --> 16:40.960 There's another trail leading into here. 16:40.960 --> 16:42.960 Virgil may have come down it. 16:42.960 --> 16:43.960 Okay. 16:43.960 --> 16:45.960 How do you feel now? 16:45.960 --> 16:46.960 Much better. 16:46.960 --> 16:48.960 That's fine. 16:48.960 --> 17:03.960 I'll take a sharp eye out for anything that belongs to a man. 17:03.960 --> 17:05.960 We find nothing, old timer. 17:05.960 --> 17:07.960 I'm glad for that. 17:07.960 --> 17:09.960 Yeah, me too, young feller. 17:09.960 --> 17:13.960 It's so hot down here that I could fry an egg on my saddle horn. 17:13.960 --> 17:18.960 If Bill and Henry don't find anything, that means this Virgil feller ain't down here. 17:18.960 --> 17:20.960 That'd make me happy. 17:22.960 --> 17:24.960 Hello! 17:25.960 --> 17:27.960 Stumpy! 17:27.960 --> 17:29.960 Grey Wolf! 17:29.960 --> 17:31.960 Hello! 17:31.960 --> 17:33.960 We found him! 17:33.960 --> 17:35.960 Okay, Bill. 17:35.960 --> 17:37.960 We hear you. 17:39.960 --> 17:41.960 Guess we talked too soon, Grey Wolf. 17:41.960 --> 17:43.960 Not what I'm afraid of. 17:43.960 --> 17:45.960 We better ride and join Bill and Henry. 18:02.960 --> 18:04.960 Ah, he in plenty bad shape. 18:04.960 --> 18:06.960 I'll say he is. 18:06.960 --> 18:09.960 Another hour would be all over. 18:09.960 --> 18:13.960 Let's get him into the shade and give him first aid, fellas. 18:13.960 --> 18:17.960 Henry, get a canteen on the first aid kit off of Storm, will you? 18:17.960 --> 18:19.960 Yeah, sure, Bill. 18:19.960 --> 18:20.960 Right away. 18:20.960 --> 18:22.960 All right, let's lift him together, fellas. 18:22.960 --> 18:24.960 Carry him over in the shade. 18:24.960 --> 18:26.960 Okay, Bill. 18:26.960 --> 18:27.960 I ready. 18:27.960 --> 18:28.960 Say when. 18:28.960 --> 18:29.960 You all set, Stumpy? 18:29.960 --> 18:30.960 Sure am! 18:30.960 --> 18:32.960 On the count of three! 18:32.960 --> 18:34.960 Okay, one, two... 18:34.960 --> 18:36.960 Help, Bill! 18:36.960 --> 18:37.960 I'm stuck in quicksand! 18:37.960 --> 18:38.960 Quicksand? 18:38.960 --> 18:40.960 Let's go, fellas. 18:40.960 --> 18:41.960 Help! 18:41.960 --> 18:42.960 Quicksand! 18:42.960 --> 18:44.960 Help, fellas! 18:44.960 --> 18:45.960 Fellas! 18:45.960 --> 18:46.960 Help! 18:46.960 --> 18:48.960 Henry, don't move. 18:48.960 --> 18:49.960 Right. 18:49.960 --> 18:51.960 You'll go down faster. 18:51.960 --> 18:54.960 Grey Wolf, Stumpy, hold my feet. 18:54.960 --> 18:56.960 I'm going to stretch myself out and grab him. 18:56.960 --> 18:58.960 Okay, make it fast, Bill. 18:58.960 --> 18:59.960 Not real quicksand. 18:59.960 --> 19:01.960 Hurry, hurry, Bill! 19:01.960 --> 19:03.960 Keep your arms up so I can grab him, Henry. 19:03.960 --> 19:05.960 He's sink plenty quick. 19:05.960 --> 19:08.960 I'll start to sink myself soon. 19:08.960 --> 19:12.960 When I grab Henry's hands, you fellas pull away. 19:12.960 --> 19:15.960 I'll have to hold my breath because my face will be in the sand. 19:15.960 --> 19:18.960 We do that. 19:18.960 --> 19:21.960 Careful, Henry, and change more, Bill. 19:21.960 --> 19:23.960 There, you got him! 19:23.960 --> 19:24.960 Gotcha! 19:24.960 --> 19:25.960 Hold tight! 19:25.960 --> 19:26.960 We're going to pull you out! 19:26.960 --> 19:28.960 Pull, Stumpy, pull! 19:28.960 --> 19:29.960 That's it. 19:29.960 --> 19:31.960 Pull it out, fellas. 19:31.960 --> 19:33.960 Pull harder. 19:33.960 --> 19:35.960 I'm free! 19:51.960 --> 19:53.960 How your face feel now, Bill? 19:53.960 --> 19:55.960 You haven't plunged far into quicksand. 19:55.960 --> 19:57.960 It feels okay, Grey Wolf. 19:57.960 --> 20:01.960 But my lungs would burst before Henry Hollerdy was free. 20:01.960 --> 20:04.960 It was quite a scare, all right. 20:04.960 --> 20:07.960 How'd you get into that there, St. Cole, young fella? 20:07.960 --> 20:10.960 I suddenly got awfully light-headed. 20:10.960 --> 20:13.960 Must have staggered into it. 20:13.960 --> 20:15.960 Well, that was close. 20:15.960 --> 20:17.960 That's real quicksand. 20:17.960 --> 20:20.960 Well, thank the Lord that you're safe. 20:20.960 --> 20:24.960 I know somebody that wasn't as fortunate as Henry was. 20:24.960 --> 20:26.960 What are you talking about? 20:26.960 --> 20:29.960 I'm not talking about Virgil, fellas. 20:29.960 --> 20:32.960 You mean there was another man and he fell into the quicksand? 20:32.960 --> 20:35.960 Yeah, that's what I mean, pal. 20:35.960 --> 20:36.960 Who were this? 20:36.960 --> 20:39.960 Where the hell'd you find this out, young fella? 20:39.960 --> 20:42.960 Yeah, how come he didn't say something about it before? 20:42.960 --> 20:44.960 Well, I wasn't sure for a while. 20:44.960 --> 20:47.960 Both men wear the same size shoes. 20:47.960 --> 20:51.960 I thought that Virgil might have been doubling back on his own trail 20:51.960 --> 20:54.960 because he was delirious from the heat. 20:54.960 --> 20:59.960 Then I found definite trail signs that there were two men. 20:59.960 --> 21:01.960 That's very tragic. 21:01.960 --> 21:03.960 One of them died in quicksand. 21:03.960 --> 21:05.960 Yes, it is, Trenching Greenwolf. 21:05.960 --> 21:08.960 He must have wandered into the death pit. 21:08.960 --> 21:11.960 But we can't worry about him right now. 21:11.960 --> 21:26.960 We've got to get Virgil out of here and get him to Naughty Pine Hospital. 21:26.960 --> 21:29.960 Boy, am I glad to get out of Fossil Canyon. 21:29.960 --> 21:31.960 That place gives me the creeps. 21:31.960 --> 21:33.960 It even smells like death. 21:33.960 --> 21:35.960 You can say that again, youngster. 21:35.960 --> 21:40.960 That there hole in the ground reminds me of an open grave. 21:40.960 --> 21:42.960 Hold it up here, fellas. 21:42.960 --> 21:44.960 Whoa, storm. 21:44.960 --> 21:46.960 Oh, Matildi! 21:46.960 --> 21:48.960 Henry, unpack the radio. 21:48.960 --> 21:51.960 I'll help Grey Wolf and Stompy lift Virgil off his storm. 21:51.960 --> 21:53.960 You're not taking Virgil out by horseback, are you? 21:53.960 --> 21:55.960 No, Grey Wolf. 21:55.960 --> 21:57.960 I'm afraid the long ride might do him in. 21:57.960 --> 22:11.960 I'll have him picked up by helicopter. 22:28.960 --> 22:31.960 Hello, Dean Sands speaking. 22:31.960 --> 22:33.960 Dean, this is Bill Jefferson. 22:33.960 --> 22:35.960 Yes, Mr. Jefferson. Have you found him? 22:35.960 --> 22:39.960 Yes. He's in Naughty Pine Hospital right now. 22:39.960 --> 22:41.960 We flew him back by helicopter. 22:41.960 --> 22:44.960 The doctor says we got to him just in time. 22:44.960 --> 22:47.960 Oh, thank the Lord for that. 22:47.960 --> 22:50.960 Are you going to be at your office for an hour, Dean? 22:50.960 --> 22:54.960 Well, I was going home, but I can wait for you. 22:54.960 --> 22:58.960 Will you please? It's extremely important. 22:58.960 --> 23:04.960 While you're waiting for us, will you find out if anybody else went to Fossil Canyon with Virgil? 23:04.960 --> 23:07.960 I certainly will. I'll see you in an hour. 23:07.960 --> 23:10.960 Right. Goodbye. 23:10.960 --> 23:25.960 Let's pile into the car, fellas. We're going to college. 23:25.960 --> 23:29.960 That's the story up to date, Dean Sands. As gruesome as it is. 23:29.960 --> 23:35.960 Oh, it's terrible. Why can't these young men learn by other people's experiences? 23:35.960 --> 23:40.960 We didn't take time to check for more evidence as to the identity of the other man, 23:40.960 --> 23:44.960 because I was primarily concerned with saving Virgil's life. 23:44.960 --> 23:49.960 Yes, I understand, Bill. I began checking carefully after you called, 23:49.960 --> 23:52.960 and I find that Stanley Grimshaw is missing. 23:52.960 --> 23:53.960 Oh? 23:53.960 --> 23:55.960 Whether or not he went with Virgil can't be determined. 23:55.960 --> 23:59.960 Thanks, Dean. We'll check with the hospital and let you know what we find. 23:59.960 --> 24:11.960 Perhaps we can talk with Virgil. 24:11.960 --> 24:13.960 I'd like to talk with Virgil, Doctor. 24:13.960 --> 24:15.960 I'm sorry, Bill. I can't allow it. 24:15.960 --> 24:18.960 But I thought you said we got to Virgil just in time. 24:18.960 --> 24:20.960 I'm sorry I made a misleading statement, Bill. 24:20.960 --> 24:25.960 What I meant was that life was just about gone, and you found him before it was too late. 24:25.960 --> 24:30.960 He's suffering from shock, exposure, heat exhaustion, and sunstroke. 24:30.960 --> 24:32.960 I'm sorry, but you can't talk to him. 24:32.960 --> 24:34.960 This is extremely important, Doctor. 24:34.960 --> 24:40.960 We're sure that another man lost his life in the canyon, but we don't know who this man is. 24:40.960 --> 24:43.960 I'd like to help you, Bill, but I've got to think of my patient first. 24:43.960 --> 24:46.960 Perhaps in a day or so you can question him. 24:46.960 --> 24:50.960 Okay, Doc. I know you would. You thought it was all right. 24:50.960 --> 24:58.960 Let's go out and talk to the students, fellas. 24:58.960 --> 25:04.960 Say, young feller, can you tell me if Stanley Grimshaw hung around with Virgil Thompson? 25:04.960 --> 25:13.960 They're friendly, Ranger. I'd say they palled around together. 25:13.960 --> 25:16.960 Did Stanley say anything to you about going to Fossil Canyon? 25:16.960 --> 25:25.960 No, he didn't. He's my roommate, too. However, I went home over the weekend. 25:25.960 --> 25:31.960 Professor, you hear anything about Stanley and Virgil going to Fossil Canyon together? 25:31.960 --> 25:34.960 I don't recall hearing anything about that, Ranger. 25:34.960 --> 25:42.960 If I did, I would have warned them against going through with it. 25:42.960 --> 25:48.960 We're up a tree, Bill. Nobody knows a thing about those two. What now? 25:48.960 --> 25:57.960 Well, let's go back to the hospital, Henry. Perhaps we can talk to Virgil now. 25:57.960 --> 26:00.960 I'm sorry, Bill. Virgil's not responding the way he should. 26:00.960 --> 26:03.960 I'm afraid it'll be three days before he's out of the woods. 26:03.960 --> 26:07.960 Okay, Doc, but we can't wait three days. 26:07.960 --> 26:20.960 Fellas, let's saddle up and go out to the canyon and do our own sleuthing. 26:20.960 --> 26:25.960 Whoa, Stormy! Whoa, Jimmy! 26:25.960 --> 26:30.960 Well, Virgil and Person X had horses when they got here, fellas. 26:30.960 --> 26:34.960 That's right, Sonny, but they let the horses get away. 26:34.960 --> 26:37.960 Those two fellas are real tender feet. 26:37.960 --> 26:40.960 Two men get off horses and walk down into canyon. 26:40.960 --> 26:44.960 I wonder why they did that. They should have ridden down into the canyon. 26:44.960 --> 26:49.960 Perhaps they weren't experienced enough to handle the horses on a steep downgrade. 26:49.960 --> 27:03.960 Let's ride down and watch for some of their gear along the way. 27:03.960 --> 27:06.960 There's plenty of trail sign along here. 27:06.960 --> 27:08.960 Shouldn't be hard to find some of their gear. 27:08.960 --> 27:10.960 You're plenty right, Stumpy. 27:10.960 --> 27:14.960 Hey, look up ahead there. There's some gear alongside the trail. 27:14.960 --> 27:20.960 Come on, folks. Come on, Matildy. Come on, boy. 27:20.960 --> 27:23.960 Whoa, Stumpy! Whoa, Matildy! 27:23.960 --> 27:29.960 Oh, boy. I'll take this pack. Stumpy, you take the other. 27:29.960 --> 27:33.960 Henry, Ray Wolf, look through the other gear. 27:33.960 --> 27:37.960 Yeah, okay. 27:37.960 --> 27:40.960 Hold it. I found something, I think. 27:40.960 --> 27:41.960 What is it, Bill? 27:41.960 --> 27:52.960 Here's a notebook with a name in it. Stanley Grimshaw. 27:52.960 --> 28:01.960 Bob, I hope you and your fellow students are now convinced that it takes knowledge and experience to survive out in the wild country. 28:01.960 --> 28:04.960 You're right, Mr. Jefferson. I'm thoroughly convinced. 28:04.960 --> 28:10.960 I'm glad to hear that I've driven my point home. That's the sole purpose of this lecture. 28:10.960 --> 28:16.960 If I can save your lives by talking to you, then my time is well spent. 28:16.960 --> 28:17.960 One more question, please. 28:17.960 --> 28:19.960 Go right ahead, Bob. 28:19.960 --> 28:22.960 How'd you close off the canyon? 28:22.960 --> 28:28.960 Well, we've put up a fence in the gate around both entrances to the canyon. 28:28.960 --> 28:47.960 On each gate is a sign. It reads, Keep out of Fossil Canyon unless you want to become a fossil yourself. 28:47.960 --> 28:49.960 That's really sound advice, Bill. 28:49.960 --> 28:54.960 Certainly the students of State U should learn from their classmates' tragic experiences. 28:54.960 --> 28:59.960 I know that I wouldn't go into Fossil Canyon if I was paid to do it. 28:59.960 --> 29:28.960 See you next week for more Adventure with Ranger Bill. 29:29.960 --> 29:44.960 Hi there, boys and girls. This is Ranger Bill back again for just a third of a minute with an extra word of thanks to you for joining us today. 29:44.960 --> 29:52.960 Hope you'll team up with the Rangers every week at this time when your local station gives us this chance to get together. 29:52.960 --> 30:02.960 See you then.