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    CW: Mention of suicide.  

    Ex lovers (!!!) Dave and  Crystal take a trip to the Amazon rain forest.  One of them is trying to reignite the relationship, and the other is going on the trip to combat severe depression.  Sounds like a good idea right?  And then they get lost.  This story is a real doozy, but first Lizzy and Kevin reminisce on their drinking days.  To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art!

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