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Kelli Poole - Hippo Hunt & Global Rescue

Ignite - Episode 32

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Ignite Podcast guest Kelli Poole - Hippo HuntingA broken leg in Uzbekistan. A croc-infested river in Zambia. A random giraffe swing or mountain slip in the backcountry.

Join Dana Dykema as she sits down with Kelli Poole, Partner Account Manager to Global Rescue, as the two unpack how this service actually works. Global Rescue is not insurance; it's a no-activity-restrictions membership fit for hunters, mountaineers, backcountry hikers and anyone heading far off the grid. With various membership tiers you can make sure you're supported whenever you go out for your next adventure should the worst happen. You never know when that bug bite or twisted ankle or something more serious can turn into an emergency situation requiring expert guidance or even extraction.

Global Rescue is a proud supporter of the Women Hunt program. The two discuss how that partnership got started and plans for the future. 

Kelly also shares firsthand hunting stories from Zambia, including dangerous game, croc crossings, and the kind of unpredictable moments that remind you just how fast a great trip can become a bad one. Dana adds her own near-miss story from her trip to Africa a few summers ago when simply not checking her pants that were hanging on the laundry line led her to a nasty bite from a furry caterpillar.

This episode is a practical wake-up call for anyone who heads into the wild. If you hunt, climb, or travel anywhere that help is not immediately nearby and if you want more confidence before your next trip, this episode shows why preparation is not paranoia - it is part of the plan.

Find out more at www.globalrescue.com

Tags: Women Hunt, International