These Stranded Teens Lived A Real Life 'Lord of the Flies'

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Peter Warner couldn't believe the course of events. Just days ago, he had seen the most unreal circumstances. He saved six runaway boys from almost certain perishment aboard an abandoned island. It seemed wrong that this incredible story would end with imprisonment. It wasn't fair, but he knew of a way that he could make it right... 

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Peter had some serious connections in the film industry thanks to his powerful father. He had a perfect idea: get the story’s film rights. Once he had them, he presented the idea to the Tonga government. The boys would act in the movie and Peter would provide a boat. The plan worked perfectly! The government permitted it and the boys were freed to their families...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.