Deserted on Andros Island in the Bahamas, Mykel and Ruth are in desperate need of water. Ruth finds the softest, wettest spot she can and begins to dig a 12x12 hole that will act as a water well.
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Man, Woman, Wild: Bone Dry
Deserted on Andros Island in the Bahamas, Mykel and Ruth are in desperate need of water. Ruth finds the softest, wettest spot she can and begins to dig a 12x12 hole that will act as a water well.
Added: Sep 22, 2011
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Runtime: 02:19
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