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Another warning to outback drivers.
I have heard a news report on the radio this morning that a very
ill-prepared British tourist has died shortly after being found in the Great Sandy Desert - no emergency equipment, out of fuel 60 kms from a Roadhouse, 43 degrees temperatures. Think before you go. -- Tony Bailey Mercury Travel Books |
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Another warning to outback drivers.
And also this morning another one is rescued from a beach North of Broome
after becoming bogged in a 4WD and using his sole emergency aid - a bit of timber to write "SOS" in the sand. Fortunately the message was seen by a Coas****ch aircraft. -- Tony Bailey Mercury Travel Books |
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Another warning to outback drivers.
Bloody lucky at that
"Tony Bailey" wrote in message u... And also this morning another one is rescued from a beach North of Broome after becoming bogged in a 4WD and using his sole emergency aid - a bit of timber to write "SOS" in the sand. Fortunately the message was seen by a Coas****ch aircraft. -- Tony Bailey Mercury Travel Books |
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Another warning to outback drivers.
He violated the most important rule. He didn't stay with his vehicle.
Indeed, they found his vehicle, then had to track him 40 kms to find him. He was actually alive when they found him, but almost immediately died. If he had stayed with his vehilcle they would have got to him hours earlier and he would have lived. I cannot believe 50 people hadn't told him that rule by the time he found himself in a 4WD in the Great Sandy Desert. Whassa bet that when they check his car, the radiator's still full of water? Australia - where idiots come to die. "Tony Bailey" wrote in message u... I have heard a news report on the radio this morning that a very ill-prepared British tourist has died shortly after being found in the Great Sandy Desert - no emergency equipment, out of fuel 60 kms from a Roadhouse, 43 degrees temperatures. Think before you go. -- Tony Bailey Mercury Travel Books |
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Another warning to outback drivers.
"Peter Webb" wrote in message u... He violated the most important rule. He didn't stay with his vehicle. Indeed, they found his vehicle, then had to track him 40 kms to find him. He was actually alive when they found him, but almost immediately died. If he had stayed with his vehilcle they would have got to him hours earlier and he would have lived. Not just hours earlier but DAYS. They found the car a few days days ago. Gerrit |
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Another warning to outback drivers.
"Tony Bailey" wrote in message u... And also this morning another one is rescued from a beach North of Broome after becoming bogged in a 4WD and using his sole emergency aid - a bit of timber to write "SOS" in the sand. Fortunately the message was seen by a Coas****ch aircraft. -- Tony Bailey Mercury Travel Books At least this one had water and food! And stayed with his vehicle. Gerrit |
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Another warning to outback drivers.
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Another warning to outback drivers.
"Peter Webb" wrote in message u... He violated the most important rule. He didn't stay with his vehicle. Indeed, they found his vehicle, then had to track him 40 kms to find him. He was actually alive when they found him, but almost immediately died. If he had stayed with his vehilcle they would have got to him hours earlier and he would have lived. I cannot believe 50 people hadn't told him that rule by the time he found himself in a 4WD in the Great Sandy Desert. Whassa bet that when they check his car, the radiator's still full of water? Not only that he probably had lots of water in it. Their was a classic case at lake Ayre a few years ago when a german couple got bogged down. They tried to walk out but the man wised up and returned to the car. His companion tried to walk out and died. Not only was there enough food and water for a week in their campervan but they were stuck next to a survival tank with 200 litres of water ! Keith |
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Another warning to outback drivers.
Whassa bet that when they check his car, the radiator's still full of water? If you want to die another way drink coolant from a vehicle radiator - only if you know its 100% rusty water would it be safe to drink. Most modern vehicles have glycol based coolants with various rust inhibitors, anti boil additives, etc. not something to sip as a pre dinner cocktail. -- www.bribieisland4x4hire.com VW Kombi Camper Buy Backs Landcruiser Troopy - Toyota Hilux Crew Cab Mitsubishi Pajero - Landrover V8 Swag Camper |
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Another warning to outback drivers.
Poor bugger! I believe stuff they put in radiators these days is unsuitable
for drinking. It's the wrong time of the year for travelling in that area. No radio/satphone or Epirb ? Grrrr..... Cheers Jim http://www.jimshire.aussiewide.com/ "Peter Webb" wrote in message u... He violated the most important rule. He didn't stay with his vehicle. Indeed, they found his vehicle, then had to track him 40 kms to find him. He was actually alive when they found him, but almost immediately died. If he had stayed with his vehilcle they would have got to him hours earlier and he would have lived. I cannot believe 50 people hadn't told him that rule by the time he found himself in a 4WD in the Great Sandy Desert. Whassa bet that when they check his car, the radiator's still full of water? Australia - where idiots come to die. "Tony Bailey" wrote in message u... I have heard a news report on the radio this morning that a very ill-prepared British tourist has died shortly after being found in the Great Sandy Desert - no emergency equipment, out of fuel 60 kms from a Roadhouse, 43 degrees temperatures. Think before you go. -- Tony Bailey Mercury Travel Books |
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