As they sat together on the cold, vast ice, Peter and Dr. Jensen acknowledged that their situation was similar. “We should think about what we can still use,” Peter suggested as he looked at their meager supplies. Dr. Jensen nodded and added, “And the weather is not on our side. We have to be smart about this.” They discussed how unpredictable conditions could be and brainstormed ways to call for help.
As their supplies dangerously dwindled, Peter and Dr. Jensen understood the urgency of their situation. They worked together to construct a makeshift beacon, using parts from Dr. Jensen’s scientific equipment and Peter’s climbing gear. They placed it at the highest reachable point and hoped the signal would penetrate the dense fog and vast stretches of ice and sea.