Experts Share Tips If You Get Lost In The Woods

After a missing boy is found after days in the forest, experts are sharing tips if your kid find themself lost in the woods. When 3-year-old Casey Hathaway wandered into the woods behind his grandma’s house, the family was in a panic. The weather brought low temperatures and freezing rain, so some feared the worst for Casey. They searched the forest for hours, but could not find the toddler.

Three days passed before a search team found Casey trapped in thorn bushes. It was truly an answer to everyone’s prayers. The young boy was cold, but otherwise in good health. After this terrifying incident, experts are sharing tips for others, in hopes that it will prevent this from happening again. Survival expert Shane Kobel says one of the most important tips is to stay put.

“You’re now keeping the same distance and/or eliminating the distance, starting to decrease the distance from that search team. If you continue to move, you could be gaining distance from them.”

Also, let you children know about insulation. Utilizing your surroundings, such as leaves and other debris can help keep you warm in frigid conditions. Shane reminds us that you can climb into a pile of leaves or even stuff them into your clothes for added warmth.

While we hope we never have to use these skills, it’s always important to remind the younger ones around us of the dangers and tips for survival. These simple facts could be the difference between life or death when lost in the woods.