Common sense on holiday is vital

[Rose65]

Considering the unfortunate disappearances of Jay Slater (body just found at last) and Dr Michael Moseley recently, I would say it is very wise not to go wandering off alone away from your family and friends. There really is safety in numbers. I know it sounds obvious but it would save an enormous amount of effort and grief for others.

Certain rules like having a charged up mobile, telling people where you are going and for how long. Especially in dangerous heat, difficult terrain or at night.
Having said that, over my lifetime, especially when young, I made foolish mistakes too. I was very lucky not to come to harm.

 

[hollydolly]

Well Jay Slater had his phone with him... he was a drug dealer so always had at least one phone on him if not more. As of yet we don't know what he died from... he was last seen in the company of much older foreign drug dealers...

 

[Rose65]

Well Jay Slater had his phone with him... he was a drug dealer so always had at least one phone on him if not more. As of yet we don't know what he died from... he was last seen in the company of much older foreign drug dealers...

Indeed. Though I get the impression he had an accident and his body has lain hidden. Just bad luck. His phone we know was down to 1%.

 

[LoveTulips]

Frankly people are idiots. The number of hikers here in BC who go up hiking in flip-flops and not prepared in any way is astounding to me. I think they should just leave them there or at the very least, charge for the rescue.