Safety In The Field
By The Crypto Crew
Team Member
Jason Morse
There is more
to going out into the woods looking for evidence of Sasquatch than just walking
through the door and heading out.
1.
The very first thing that you should always do
is tell someone where you're going and about when you plan to return. That way,
if you get lost or hurt out in the field, someone will have an idea where to
tell authorities to begin looking if you don't return in a reasonable time.
2.
Next, to minimize the chances of getting hurt,
make sure to wear appropriate footwear such as hiking shoes or work boots. Too
many times, people injure themselves by twisting their ankle, or other lower
extremity injuries due to wearing only sandals, sneakers, or other footwear
that don't cut it for walking on uneven, wet, or rough terrain. Also, proper
attire is crucial. Chances of encountering thorn bushes, or other sharp,
pointed branches is very good, so it's best to wear long pants and long sleeve
shirt. Also, a hat to keep the sun out of your eyes and off your head to
prevent getting hyperthermic (Unusually high body temperature). A walking stick is a preferred tool not only for
assistance in walking over rough ground, but it is good also for defense, if
needed.
3. Things to bring with you would be essentials,
such as plenty of water to stay hydrated, something to snack on in case you are
out longer than expected. Often, hunger and/or thirst can effect judgment,
sense of direction, and can cause muscle cramps, making walking difficult.
Granola bars, protein bars, or fruit are a good, easy thing to take. Bananas
contain potassium, which are good to prevent muscle cramps. A basic first aid travel kit is also a good idea.
4. Other
things to put in a backpack would be the following: a lighter or matches in a
zip-lock bag in case you do get lost and need to make a fire for warmth or to
help someone locate you, a compass to better keep track of what direction
you've been traveling, a knife or machete to clear the way through extra thick
brush (these will also come in handy for collecting wood in case you need to
build that fire), video or digital camera for gathering visual evidence,
flashlight, GPS if you have one,
rubber gloves and several extra zip-lock bags to
put any physical evidence in (such as hair, scat, skin, bone, or anything that
needs preserving without being contaminated)
5.
If you happen to have a sighting, these are
things to keep in mind: As hard as it is, stay calm, they will know if you are
nervous, scared, or aggressive. DO NOT attempt to approach if you believe that
you have spotted a Sasquatch. These are generally shy, elusive, curious
creatures, But they are still wild, untamed creatures that are capable of
great strength, and can cause severe bodily harm or death if threatened!
Try not to lock eyes immediately, generally, they will try to leave, or they
might want to investigate from a distance. If, by chance, it is a female with
young, back away slowly, and leave the area. There is no living thing on Earth
that is as potentially dangerous as a mother that believes that her baby could
be harmed.
6. If you bring it in, take it out. Remember, this
is the wilderness creatures' home, and trash not only is bad for the planet,
but many things can be harmful to the habitants.
Keeping these
few guidelines in mind, you will have a safer, more productive outing. So get
out there, be safe, and good luck!
JM
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