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You're lost on a hiking trail. What do you do?

Stay put, hug a tree, and blow three whistle blasts.

The Just Right card

Too littleHead downhill, because streams lead to roads
Too muchClimb to high ground to get a look around
Just rightStay put, hug a tree, and blow three whistle blasts

Huh, didn't know that: Some lost kids hide from searchers because they are scared of strangers. Teach yours that searchers are friends.

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SESK card: You're lost on a hiking trail. What do you do?

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Sources

  1. Hug-a-Tree (Alpine Rescue Team) https://alpinerescueteam.org/safety-education/hug-a-tree/
  2. International distress signals (Field & Stream) https://www.fieldandstream.com/survival/what-is-the-international-emergency-signal-for-distress
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