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The Mad Trapper of Rat River
This chapter explores the manhunt for Albert Johnson, famously known as the Mad Trapper of Rat River, and the unique involvement of WW1 pilot Wilfred Wap May. It examines the public fascination with the chase, the role of First Nation trackers, and the complex motivations behind Johnson's enigmatic life in the wilderness.
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