Mykel and Ruth try to start a fire in the hot and humid jungle by rubbing sticks together and using a delicate, but damp, birds nest as tinder. The trick is keeping the fire going without letting it burn out too quickly. Will they get it going?
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Man, Woman, Wild: Fire
Mykel and Ruth try to start a fire in the hot and humid jungle by rubbing sticks together and using a delicate, but damp, birds nest as tinder. The trick is keeping the fire going without letting it burn out too quickly. Will they get it going?
Added: Jul 13, 2010
Views: 69068 Views
Runtime: 01:49
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