Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020 at 10:47
I believe it stated he was a week overdue, and was running low on water so he was carry more water then he need for the trip, if he was walking he would have been consuming a lot of water so he most likely had sufficient
reserves. To me it sounds like he intended to
camp at
well four and hope someone would come along (at this time of year?) found no water so headed back to a
well with water.
Running out of fuel though is an error you wouldn't think an experienced bushman would make but time and time again I read of "locals" who head off on trips and run out of fuel or get a flat and have no spare tire.
A EPIRB obviously is a very good idea, personally we carry EPRIB, GARMIN MINI, Satphone and
HF radio. The HF & Satphones are good if it is not an immediate emergency situation.
Unfortunately these days many think carrying a EPIRB etc negates the need to be
well prepared and self sufficient before venturing out into the unknown, they have total disregard for the rescuers who may be risking their own lives to save them.
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