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British traveller's death in NZ
The parents of a British traveller who died while trekking in Nelson
Lakes National Park say safety regulations in NZ need to be improved. Read the full story he http://www.lep.co.uk/ViewArticle.asp...7&SectionID=73 What do other people think? |
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British traveller's death in NZ
wrote in message oups.com... The parents of a British traveller who died while trekking in Nelson Lakes National Park say safety regulations in NZ need to be improved. Read the full story he http://www.lep.co.uk/ViewArticle.asp...7&SectionID=73 What do other people think? How do you prevent people from walking alone? It can be quite dangerous in remote areas in Australia and New Zealand - it isn't like Britain where there is almost invariably a house around the corner. Regulations don't prevent people getting into trouble in cases like this. David Bennetts Australia |
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British traveller's death in NZ
"David Bennetts" wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... The parents of a British traveller who died while trekking in Nelson Lakes National Park say safety regulations in NZ need to be improved. Read the full story he http://www.lep.co.uk/ViewArticle.asp...7&SectionID=73 What do other people think? How do you prevent people from walking alone? It can be quite dangerous in remote areas in Australia and New Zealand - it isn't like Britain where there is almost invariably a house around the corner. Regulations don't prevent people getting into trouble in cases like this. David Bennetts Australia I beg to differ. There are many places in Britain where one can get lost. Remote areas such as Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor, The Dales, Yorkshire Moors, Scottish Highlands.To mention a few. These days one should be made to carry EPERBS and the like. LL Australia |
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I am sure trampers who enjoy tramping alone would not like to see rules introduced whereby you must have a travel buddy with you, although for safety's sake I think you should always travel in three's- I know we used to when we did our seven day trips. |
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British traveller's death in NZ
Further 'nannying' is not the answer.
People must learn again the lost art of taking responsibility for themselves. wrote in message oups.com... The parents of a British traveller who died while trekking in Nelson Lakes National Park say safety regulations in NZ need to be improved. Read the full story he http://www.lep.co.uk/ViewArticle.asp...7&SectionID=73 What do other people think? |
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British traveller's death in NZ
survival of the fittest,
dumb equates to unfit -- If at first you dont succeed try try try again If at first you do succeed try not to look surprised _ wrote in message oups.com... The parents of a British traveller who died while trekking in Nelson Lakes National Park say safety regulations in NZ need to be improved. Read the full story he http://www.lep.co.uk/ViewArticle.asp...7&SectionID=73 What do other people think? |
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