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Chapter 11 Physical Examination and Withdrawal

the other side.

The program's medical examination team traveled by helicopter to the camp of a contestant named Cowley.

Aside from Sujere and Roland, who hunted musk oxen and black bears, she is the only female contestant left this season, struggling to survive until today with berries, fish, and many rabbits.

However, her luck ended there.

After measuring her weight, blood pressure, and examining the chilblains on her limbs, the medical team of experts discussed the matter and reached a conclusion, sending a representative to inform her:
"We regret to inform you that the frostbite on your feet is spreading; your toes and the soles of your feet are blackened by frostbite. If you do not receive timely treatment, the symptoms may worsen and amputation may be necessary."

Before she could finish speaking, Koli suddenly covered her mouth and burst into tears. She seemed to feel both sad and relieved at the same time, and shared a lot of her feelings about participating in the show.

It seems that she herself knew she couldn't hold on any longer and had prepared herself mentally for the possibility of withdrawing from the competition.

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When it comes to actually giving up, I start to feel reluctant.

Still clinging to a sliver of hope, Kuri asked, "If my frostbite doesn't worsen, and I take good care of myself, I should be able to hold on for another 11 days, right?"

The production team understood that she was willing to lose a foot in order to win the $100 million prize; she was completely going all out.

One person in charge decisively poured cold water on the idea, saying:
"This season has been amazing. One player hunted a musk ox and a bear, while another not only hunted a reindeer but also caught a lot of fish... a lot of big fish! You must be starving. We've prepared some food in the helicopter."

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Upon hearing this, Korrie cried even harder, both reluctant to part with the large sum of prize money and saddened that she was the only one suffering from hunger while the other contestants were living a life of comfort and ease.

Having no confidence that he could outlast two competitors with ample food supplies despite his frostbite, he instantly abandoned any hope of a lucky break.

Kuri wiped away her tears and nodded in response:

"Then I'll pack up. There are some things I need to take with me, and I want to eat, lots and lots of things."

After a quick packing, the helicopter took off again with Cowley in tow, and the medical team members busied themselves with providing basic bandaging to the frostbitten areas on her feet.

A photographer even thoughtfully brought her sandwiches, wraps, and milk.

Kolly's gaze lingered on the snow-covered land beneath her feet, her mouth constantly chewing on a burrito.

Every time she thought about missing out on the $100 million prize, it felt like a huge black hole was forming in her heart, swallowing all her emotions and leaving her with no sense of joy, only a profound emptiness.

Unlike Cowley, Shawn Cable, the director of the seventh season of "Living in the Wild," was secretly relieved that he had finally outlasted another contestant.

The production company behind "Living Alone in the Wilderness" is the History Channel, a relatively niche television channel that specializes in broadcasting history-related documentaries.

The company has limited revenue and a low production budget. It was only because it successfully sold the online streaming rights of the show to several video websites that it was able to increase the prize money to $100 million this season.

The thought of Roland and Sue Jerry, these two "holdouts" who had stocked up on lots of food, gave director Sean Cable a headache again. He lamented that he just wanted to go home as soon as possible and didn't know how much longer he would have to stay here with them.

The contestants themselves have few expenses, but the production team's food, drinks, and other necessities all cost money. The team includes a director, cameraman, sound engineer, survival consultant, and safety personnel, and occasionally hires scholars or local guides. With the arrival of winter, Yellowknife, near Great Slave Lake, enters its peak tourist season, and hotel room prices skyrocket.

While Cauley was still grumbling, director Sean Cable was already considering moving out of the hotel, renting a place locally for a month, and was also having a headache about how to explain it to his boss.

The show is always fun at first, but it becomes a struggle later on, a test of patience, food, or health. According to director Sean Cable, there aren't many truly interesting highlights.

If it weren't for the show's rules that only one contestant could ultimately win, the director even started considering having Su Jerry and Roland split the $100 million prize.

The helicopter flew for a few minutes and arrived at another campsite.

Director Sean Cable told Cauley to stay still in the helicopter, and then led the others to examine Roland, the professional hunter guide.

Deep down, he really hoped that Roland or Su Jierui would have some health problems so that he could reasonably and legitimately drive away a certain "holdout".

Unfortunately, Roland was in good health.

Even as a director, Sean Cable would find it difficult to operate behind the scenes.

After all, it involves a large sum of prize money, and no contestant is willing to make concessions. Moreover, if a contestant exposes any dirty secrets about the show, it will completely destroy the show's reputation and end his future and career.

When the director and medical team members arrived at the camp, this tough guy was exercising by carrying tree stumps.

Inside the camp, there were many strips of meat stored in wooden smoked meat cabinets, including bear paws, musk ox stomachs, and so on.

After checking basic data such as weight, blood pressure, and heart rate, Roland was also asked to have blood drawn and some urine samples collected.

Director Sean Cable then spoke up, asking, "Have you filmed any interesting footage lately? How are you feeling about it?"

Roland, of course, wouldn't fall into that trap, and immediately replied with a strong voice:
"I feel great and can last a long time. I still have several hundred pounds of musk meat left over, as well as some berries and other food stored."

"Let the other players give up, I'm sure I'll win, I mean if there are any other competitors."

"It's been too cold lately. I've been busy chopping wood to exercise every day, and there's only about five hours of sunlight during the day, making it difficult to capture any great footage. I've prepared all my memory cards..."

He wasn't wearing a scarf, and his teeth hurt when he spoke and breathed.

Maintaining his "tough guy" image as much as possible, Roland looked at a member of the medical team, casually pointed to his teeth, and smiled:
"After that musk ox died, it took revenge on me. The day before yesterday, I was gnawing on the neck bone and meat of a musk ox, and it seems that one of my teeth broke. It hurts a little when I eat, but it's not a big deal. I would appreciate it if you could take a look."

After examining him, a doctor said:
"It's quite serious. About a third of this molar is broken, and the nerve is exposed. I can only see a professional dentist after the competition, and it must be extremely painful. It may prevent me from eating and sleeping normally, and could even cause severe facial swelling and fever."

Director Sean Cable also suddenly chimed in:
"If the pain becomes unbearable, you can withdraw from the competition early for treatment, and the program team will reimburse the treatment costs."

Roland quickly smiled and shook his head:

"NO! NO! I will not withdraw from the competition. It's just a toothache. There are only 11 days left until the 100-day mark. Even if I break a bone, I will not leave."

Director Sean Cable smiled, but in his heart he thought it would be wonderful if it could really end in about 100 days.

However, given the current situation, the hope is slim.
(End of this chapter)