Survival of the fittest
Posted by Mystery Book on September 25, 2008
I am a big fan of survival type series like Man Vs Wild, SurvivorMan, I shouldn’t be alive and many more where the content is geared more for education rather than entertainment like the survivor TV show. Outside of luck, in most cases the key to survival is a strong will to prevail against all odds. Add to that some basic knowledge of survival strategies and your odds increase exponentially. Now I will not go into all the details of survival strategies out there but some of the key ones to remember are
1. Do not panic. I realize this is easier said than done but a panicky mind cannot think clearly and is prone to making mistakes which you cannot afford.
2. If you need medical attention tend to it first.
3. Come up with a realistic plan based on your scenario. Rescue may take longer than you anticipate so plan for that. This is also the time to think of what is important to you in life and which will help keep up your spirits.
4. Find or build a shelter from the elements. This could be for shade, rain cover, wind blocker, warmth, protection etc.
5. Find drinking water or figure out a way to capture moisture. Dehydration can be a killer.
6. Build a fire. This will help boil the water, cook meat and keep wild animals away, signal, provide warmth, and comfort on a dark night. Learn at least a couple of ways to start a fire.
7. Find food. A person can last for several days without food but eating food even in small quantities is essential. This could be from insects, small animals, plants, fruits, fish etc. but you cannot be picky of the taste and have to know what is edible.
