This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line

This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line

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11th Grade - University

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Daniel Pohl's story of escaping Czechoslovakia's Iron Curtain with Robert Oswald using a zip line is a tale of courage and ingenuity. Despite the risks of being shot, electrocuted, or caught, they successfully crossed into Austria. Daniel later moved to Las Vegas, becoming a local celebrity and symbol of the indomitable human spirit. His pulley is now displayed at the Checkpoint Charlie Museum.

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How did Daniel feel during the zip lining experience?

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What did Daniel do after successfully escaping to America?

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