An Indiana woman who went missing and was trapped in her vehicle for nearly a week managed to survive by using resourceful methods. Brieonna Cassell, 41, from Wheatfield, was found near the Republic Services Newton County Landfill in Brook, Ind., after a man working in the area spotted her vehicle off the road. It is believed that Cassell fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed near the landfill. Despite sustaining injuries such as broken ribs, fractures in her arm and legs, and a scratch on her forehead, Cassell remained conscious and was able to speak when she was discovered after surviving for 6 days waiting for rescue.
Cassell was taken to a hospital in Chicago, where she was reunited with her parents and children. Her family shared that she had stayed hydrated by dipping her sweatshirt into a small creek behind the wrecked car. Despite the challenges she faced, Cassell’s determination to survive was evident as she endured the ordeal. Her father emphasized her strong will to live, while her mother praised her resourcefulness in finding water during the ordeal.
