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Stranded train passengers are attacked by wolves, 1929. Creator: Unknown
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Stranded train passengers are attacked by wolves, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Stranded train passengers are attacked by wolves, 1929. Les voyageurs d un train immobilise par la neige sont attaques par des loups. A train is immobilised by heavy snow; staff and passengers light fires to scare off hungry wolves. Back cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre". [France, 24 February 1929]
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This print captures a chilling moment in history, as stranded train passengers find themselves under attack by a pack of hungry wolves. The year is 1929, and heavy snowfall has immobilized the train in its tracks. As night falls and temperatures plummet, the desperate staff and passengers light fires in an attempt to ward off their fearsome predators. The image depicts a scene of both danger and resilience. Against the backdrop of wintry darkness, the flickering flames illuminate the faces of determined men who stand united against this perilous threat. Their expressions reveal a mix of fear and determination as they fight to survive. The graphic design on this vintage newspaper's back cover adds another layer to this gripping story. With bold lettering that reads "Les voyageurs d'un train immobilisé par la neige sont attaqués par des loups" (Stranded train passengers are attacked by wolves), it conveys the urgency and drama unfolding within these pages. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's vulnerability in nature's unforgiving grasp. It also showcases our indomitable spirit when faced with adversity – even when confronted by fierce creatures like wolves. As we gaze upon this haunting image from almost a century ago, we are transported back to that fateful winter night where survival instincts clashed with primal instincts amidst freezing temperatures. The identity of its creator may remain unknown, but their work immortalizes an extraordinary tale etched into history forevermore.
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