Following Dr Michael Mosley's death I share my close call hiking in the heat and how to be prepared

/ @lifeinthebush
Circumstances around the recent passing of Dr Michael Mosely reminded me of my own similar experience over 20yrs ago in Central Australia. I share my experience in this video in the hope that you will be well prepared if you choose to walk/hike in the heat and can make it home safely.
Lessons learned from my experience:
* Plan your trip - know how long the walk is expected to take
* Take more than enough water with you - at least a litre per hour plus extra for the unexpected
* Let people know where you are going and when you expect to arrive at your destination so they can find you if you don't arrive
* Take your mobile phone with you
* Stick to the designated path

[@barbaraworthington5614]

You were all incredibly lucky that day. Thank you for sharing this valuable experience.

[@LifeintheBush]

Thank you for watching, be safe 🙂

[@jacquelinetilly8300]

Thank you for sharing your story - thank goodness you made it to the caravan park when you did
Regarding Michael Mosley’s tragic passing- he didn’t set out on a hike unprepared because he didn’t set out to do a hike in the first place . He was walking back to his accommodation ( about 2km away) but tragically took a wrong turn and ended up disoriented as the intense heat bore down on him . He had only been to that Island once before ( 8 years previously) and so was not familiar with area. He told his wife he did not feel well and so decided to walk the short distance back to their accommodation.
It is an absolute tragedy that he went the wrong way at Pedi and found himself on a path that went up a rocky hill, that led him further and further away into more rocky landscape .
So so sad

[@LifeintheBush]

It breaks my heart to think about what happened to Dr Mosley, I adored him and am so grateful for his life’s work. It’s tragic and so very sad. 😥 we can deteriorate so quickly in the heat. Be safe x

[@cathydyer3774]

Yes we cannot understand why Michael didn't turn back 30 minutes after walking into the hills from Pedi.. when he could see the path was not clear and he was exposed to immense heat and rocks. At that time he would have been thinking clearly. I think he did not have an understanding of where Symi town is... in relation to the Bay of Pedi. He must have been convinced that he was going in the right direction. Maybe he believed he could not get lost on a small island. Then later...as heatstroke started and there were no houses in sight he must have felt really unwell and worried. He did so well to keep walking when he was exhausted and dehydrated. So sad.

[@jacquistarck8587]

Thank you for sharing this…glad you were ok ❤

[@LifeintheBush]

Thank you, be safe x

[@SH-lk8rh]

Very scary experience for you. Must have been awful and very frightening for Dr Mosley knowing he'd made a grave mistake getting lost.

[@LifeintheBush]

It upsets me so much to think about what happened to Dr Mosley. 😥 be safe x

[@cathydyer3774]

Thank you for sharing😔

[@LifeintheBush]

Thank you for watching, be safe 💚