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Tutorial: How to survive getting lost in the woods

 
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If you get lost in the woods...

  • Stay put to save energy and so you will be easier to find
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  • if you brought a cell phone this is the time to call home or a friend for help. Failing that call 911.
     
  • If possible, put on additional clothing to stay warm as needed.
     
  • If you have an aluminized polyester emergency blanket use it to keep warm. These blankets can be life-savers as they reflect body heat back to the body.
     
  • Try lighting a fire to cheer your spirits, keep you warm, and help rescuers locate you.
     
  • Look for a sheltered spot and use piles of vegetation, limbs, and brush around you to protect from the wind.
     
  • Sit on your pack to insulate you from the dampness or cold of the ground.
     
  • Try to conserve your water supply.
     
  • Try to relax. Many people have survived several nights with only the items they had on them.
     
  • If a member of your party is overdue, notify the local police office.
     
  • In case of injury, stop immediately and treat it accordingly.

     
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