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trumad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:46 PM Original message |
If lost in the woods..is it better to stay put or look for help? |
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demnan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
1. It's best to stick to a road at any event |
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Laura PourMeADrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 09:38 AM Response to Reply #1 |
47. I heard they think he was chased by bears...nt |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 06:57 PM Response to Reply #47 |
55. No, they don't think that at all. |
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Laura PourMeADrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 12:42 PM Response to Reply #55 |
59. I heard it on the news report. They were wondering why he |
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The Stranger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 01:04 PM Response to Reply #59 |
64. Humans cannot outrun bears. |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 06:45 PM Response to Reply #59 |
67. No one in any official capacity said that. Why they think he was where he was: |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:11 PM Response to Reply #67 |
69. Deleted message |
Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 04:20 PM Response to Reply #69 |
74. Insult aside, that in no way says they think he was chased by a bear. |
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Laura PourMeADrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 12:33 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. yikes. |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 05:06 PM Response to Reply #76 |
77. Hey, I'm not the one worked up and calling names. |
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Laura PourMeADrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 09:53 PM Response to Reply #77 |
78. Ha - Take a break |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:14 AM Response to Reply #78 |
80. Check out post #64. |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
2. after 7 days, it's a self rescue situation in my mind unless you have |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:51 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. Every day that passes actually makes you LESS likely to survive |
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htuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
3. If it's cold, and winter, fire-building should probably be high on the list |
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Lisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 06:33 PM Response to Reply #3 |
51. even if it's not winter, fire is very useful for signalling |
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chknltl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:23 PM Response to Reply #3 |
71. They did that...burned their tires to signal and or keep warm. n/t |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
4. It is best to stay with your vehicle. |
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leftyclimber (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:49 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Another vote for stay with your vehicle |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 07:17 PM Response to Reply #4 |
57. It is the best idea to stay with the vehicle. Hiking out usually ends badly. |
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LSparkle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
5. STAY PUT ... as we all just learned. |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
7. STAY WITH THE VEHICLE |
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itsmesgd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
9. stay put |
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ChairmanAgnostic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:54 PM Response to Original message |
10. always head down hill. |
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itsmesgd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:57 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. or you might end up in the bottom of a valley |
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OzarkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 01:07 PM Response to Reply #12 |
65. Fog and bad weather |
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RiverStone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 12:18 AM Response to Reply #10 |
43. Not necessarily... |
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fleabert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 01:01 PM Response to Reply #10 |
62. actually, going higher gives you the ability to better know where you are and |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
11. Stay put is the advice I always heard. Moving about might |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
13. Unless you are well prepared... it's better to stay with your vehicle |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
14. Stay put. |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
15. Easy to say now |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 07:02 PM Response to Reply #15 |
68. You are right |
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renate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
16. without cell phone service, and if waiting it out doesn't seem to be working... |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
17. I think it depends on the situation. |
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MazeRat7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
18. There is no single answer... |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:44 PM Response to Reply #18 |
27. Either of your scenarios |
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MazeRat7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 06:15 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. Well consider this... |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 07:12 PM Response to Reply #29 |
35. Hug-A-Tree |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
19. Generally, its always a good idea, when going anywhere, to have a compass and map... |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:28 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. If they hadn't had a map |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
20. Totally depends on the situation |
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izzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
21. I have often thought of this when you read a sad story. |
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Ezlivin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 06:51 PM Response to Reply #21 |
53. "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer tells the story to which you refer |
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izzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:34 AM Response to Reply #53 |
58. That is the one. |
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fleabert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 01:03 PM Response to Reply #53 |
63. a fantastic book. nt |
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Richard D (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
22. Cars are probably easier to spot from the air |
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bleedingheart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
23. Stay put. |
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WannaJumpMyScooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
24. ALWAYS stay with a vehicle or boat |
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WatchWhatISay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:35 PM Response to Original message |
26. Who was found first? |
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murray hill farm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
28. For survival, the most important and the first step is always... |
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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
30. Stay with your vehicle is the best option |
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EvolveOrConvolve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
31. I took a lot of wilderness survival classes |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 06:49 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. There was a survivor-type program on a while back |
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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 06:59 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. That was probably Survivorman |
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EvolveOrConvolve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 10:15 PM Response to Reply #32 |
38. That actually sounds dangerous! |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 01:08 AM Response to Reply #38 |
44. fabric ..like a wick? |
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never cry wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 04:59 PM Response to Reply #38 |
75. All sorts of hoses under a car's hood |
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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 06:50 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. Being such a techie - I would've thought James Kim would have |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 07:14 PM Response to Reply #33 |
36. it needs a signal. there are 'dead spots' all over. |
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EvolveOrConvolve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 10:16 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. I thought On-Star used satellites for there communication? |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 11:40 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. Apparently, there are still dead spots for Onstar |
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EvolveOrConvolve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 09:37 AM Response to Reply #42 |
46. Their marketing seems to suggest that no matter where you are, |
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TangoCharlie (46 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:20 PM Response to Reply #46 |
70. OnStar dead spots |
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chknltl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:41 PM Response to Reply #70 |
73. Local news service requested info on "On-Star/Kim" tragedy... |
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sofa king (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:27 AM Response to Reply #36 |
81. And another thing.... |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 10:29 PM Response to Reply #33 |
41. Oh yeah! |
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fujiyama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
37. Anyone have a flare gun as part of an emergency kit? |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-06-06 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
40. leaving your vehicle makes it more difficult for you to be found... |
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tyedyeto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 02:23 AM Response to Original message |
45. As a parent of a search and rescue son..... |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 09:41 AM Response to Original message |
48. if... he was half a mile away from a house. 8 days later the family dies |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
49. On the issue of city folks in the wild - |
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Lisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 06:27 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. yes -- I'm from highly-urbanized Southern Ontario |
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Guaranteed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
52. It entirely depends on the situation- you have to use your best judgment. |
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warrior1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 06:55 PM Response to Reply #52 |
54. three things to remember |
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bklyncowgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-07-06 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
56. Stay put, especially if you have shelter, water and the means of making a fire. |
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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 12:47 PM Response to Reply #56 |
60. Looks like one big mistake James Kim made was getting |
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piedmont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 11:25 PM Response to Reply #60 |
79. Damn. |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
61. This excerpt from a news article says alot |
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OzarkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 01:27 PM Response to Reply #61 |
66. He did a very good job |
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chknltl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:37 PM Response to Original message |
72. Discovery channel Survivorman says STAY PUT! |
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