Coast Files takes its very first shore leave to explore one of history’s most infamous catastrophes: the Chernobyl disaster. Long before sirens blared and the truth reached the rest of the world, a disastrous chain reaction was already underway. Join us for part one as Chantel digs into the ignored warnings, fatal flaws, and high-stakes pressure that set the stage for an unimaginable night.
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