Have you ever had the experience of being in the wilderness exploring, traveling, or camping, and suddenly finding yourself lost, surrounded by strange scenery, no people, no signal, no direction, only endless fear and despair?
Getting lost in the wild is an experience that many people have experienced, especially in complex terrains such as mountains, forests, deserts, and islands, and you may get lost if you are not careful. Getting lost in the wild can not only make people feel panic, anxiety, and despair, but also may face dangers such as hunger, cold, injury, and wild animals.
So, what to do if you get lost in the wild?Is there any way we can help us stay calm in times of crisis, find a way out, and fight for a chance to survive?
When you get lost in the wild, the most important thing is to stay calm and adjust your mindset. When many people get lost in the wild, they will experience negative emotions such as panic, anxiety, and despair, which will affect our judgment and action, and even lead us to make wrong decisions and increase the danger.
Therefore, when we find ourselves lost, the first thing to do is to stop, take a deep breath, relax and try to eliminate fear and anxiety. We need to believe in our ability to get out of trouble, don't give up hope, and keep a positive attitude.
At the same time, we should also objectively analyze our own situation, such as location, time, direction, resources, dangers, etc., so as to formulate a reasonable response strategy. We need to avoid running blindly or stubbornly returning along the same path, which tends to make us more lost and waste energy and time.
On the basis of staying calm, we should take some practical actions according to our own situation to find a way out, or to turn to others for help, or to improve the possibility of survival. Here are some commonly used methods for your reference:
When we get lost in the wild, we need to use our senses such as sight, hearing, and smell to look for some clues that may be useful to judge our location and direction. These clues may include:
Man-made signs, such as street signs, power lines, buildings, vehicles, garbage, etc., that indicate that there may be human activity in the vicinity, or that there is a road leading to a human population.
Natural signs, such as the sun, stars, wind direction, rivers, mountain peaks, vegetation, etc., can help us determine the direction or guide us towards more favorable terrain.
Signs of living things, such as birds, insects, animals, footprints, droppings, etc., these signs can tell us if there is water, food, danger, etc., or the presence of other humans nearby.
When we are looking for clues, we should pay attention to the details, compare different clues, distinguish the true from the false, and avoid being misled. At the same time, we also have to leave our own clues, such as carving words on trees, drawing arrows on the ground, piling stones on rocks, etc., so that rescuers or ourselves can find out.
When we get lost in the wilderness, we should try to send out a call for help as much as possible to attract the attention of rescuers or others and increase the chance of being found. Help signals can be divided into visual signals and sound signals, as follows:
Visual signals, such as flames, smoke, mirrors, flags, clothing, flashing lights, etc., can be used to transmit information by light or color, day or night. The principle of visual signals is to be obvious, persistent, and repetitive in order to attract attention. The location of the visual signal should be as high as possible, open and easy to see, so that it can be seen. The content of the visual signal should be in line with international practice as much as possible, such as three parallel objects indicating a call for help, and a capital X indicating the need for medical assistance.
Sound signals, such as whistles, gunshots, whistles, gongs, drums, shouts, etc., can be used at any time to convey information using the intensity or rhythm of the sound. The principle of sound signals is to be loud, clear, and regular in order to be heard. The location of the sound signal should be as far away from the noise as possible, close to the **, and there is an echo in order to be transmitted. The content of the sound signal should be as simple, repetitive, and meaningful as possible, such as three short whistles to indicate a call for help.
When we signal for help, we should pay attention to conserving energy and resources, and not overwork or waste. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the surroundings to see if there is any response or feedback, and adjust the way or direction of the signal in time.
When we get lost in the wilderness, we need to master some basic survival skills to ensure the safety of our lives, prolong our survival, and wait for rescue to arrive. These survival tips include:
Find water. Water is a necessity for human survival. Therefore, we should look for drinking water sources such as springs, streams, lakes, rainwater, etc. as soon as possible. We should avoid drinking seawater, sewage, toxic water, etc., which can aggravate our dehydration and poisoning.
Look for food. Food is the energy for human survival**, and without food, humans can only live for a maximum of three weeks. Therefore, we should try to look for edible foods such as fruits, nuts, honey, wild vegetables, bird eggs, fish, insects, etc. We want to avoid eating poisonous, prickly, foul-smelling foods that can cause us to be poisoned and infected.
Find shelter. Shelters are a protective barrier for human survival, and without shelters, it is difficult for humans to resist the invasion of the natural environment. Therefore, we need to find or build a suitable shelter as soon as possible, such as a cave, tree house, tent, snow cave, etc. We should choose a safe, dry, ventilated, and sheltered place to avoid exposure to wind, rain, cold, sunlight, wild animals and other dangerous factors. We need to keep our shelter as warm as possible, such as using fire, blankets, clothing, etc., to maintain our body temperature and comfort.
Find rescue. Rescue is the ultimate goal of human survival, and without rescue, it is difficult for human beings to get out of their predicament. Therefore, we need to do our best to find or call for help, such as using devices such as mobile phones, radios, GPS, first aid kits, etc., or sending out a signal for help, or looking for help from others. We need to stay connected to the outside world, not to isolate ourselves, and not to give up hope. We have to believe that help will come, and as long as we persevere, we will have a chance of survival.
Getting lost in the wild is a very dangerous situation, and we need to have enough mental quality and practical skills to be able to escape successfully. This article introduces you to some ways to deal with getting lost in the wild, I hope it will help you.
Of course, the best thing to do is to make adequate preparations before departure, such as understanding the terrain, climate, customs and other information of the destination, carrying the necessary equipment and supplies, making a reasonable itinerary and plan, keeping in touch with your companions, and obeying local rules and laws, etc., to reduce the possibility of getting lost.
At the same time, we should also enhance our knowledge and skills of survival in the wild, such as participating in training, reading books, etc., to improve our resilience and survival ability. Only in this way can we keep ourselves safe and healthy while enjoying the fun of the wilderness.
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