Shawn Ryan Show #40 Mark Turner - The Russia Ukraine War
Nov 7, 2022
Mark Turner, founder of the Overwatch Foundation, shares his firsthand insights on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ongoing humanitarian efforts. He discusses the complexities of delivering aid amidst geopolitical tensions and the immediate actions taken for hurricane relief in Florida. Turner highlights the resilience of Ukrainian soldiers facing equipment shortages and the necessity for community support in crises. Personal anecdotes about training troops underscore the vital importance of tactical medical training and the emotional toll of conflict on civilians.
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Hurricane Rescue
- Mark Turner's team rescued a missing 74-year-old woman in Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian.
- She had been trapped in her flooded home, her generator failing, and waves crashing in her living room.
Shifting Morale
- Mark Turner's team saw communities helping each other in the initial days after Hurricane Ian.
- Later, desperation led to looting and crime, highlighting society's fragility during disasters.
Disputed Body Count
- Mark Turner questions official hurricane body counts from locals, who claim higher numbers.
- His team found inadequately searched areas, indicating potential underreporting of casualties.