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How to survive in the wild

When in the wild, there is always a possibility of getting lost and the need to know basic survival skills is very important. Following the tips below could help you survive in the wild and stay safe.

First of all, plan ahead.

Find out as many things as you can about the wilderness before you go there and always let a family member or friend know where you will be and when you're planning on returning. That way, if you are away longer, they can contact a rescue team or emergency services. Furthermore, whether you go camping for a week or hiking for a day, always have some basic things with you like a knife, a torch and matches. Of course, you should also always take a means of communication with you, like a mobile phone with a spare battery. Keep in mind that a mobile signal may only be obtainable from a hill or a tree.

If you know some basic survival skills, you can’t get lost in the wild.

How to survive in the wild

When in the wild, there is always a possibility of getting lost and the need to know basic survival skills is very important. Following the tips below could help you survive in the wild and stay safe.

First of all, plan ahead.

Find out as many things as you can about the wilderness before you go there and always let a family member or friend know where you will be and when you're planning on returning. That way, if you are away longer, they can contact a rescue team or emergency services. Furthermore, whether you go camping for a week or hiking for a day, always have some basic things with you like a knife, a torch and matches. Of course, you should also always take a means of communication with you, like a mobile phone with a spare battery. Keep in mind that a mobile signal may only be obtainable from a hill or a tree.

Your mobile phone should have a GPS device

How to survive in the wild

When in the wild, there is always a possibility of getting lost and the need to know basic survival skills is very important. Following the tips below could help you survive in the wild and stay safe.

If you get stuck in the wild, search for water.

Finding water as early on as you can is very important for your survival, since humans can survive without water for only three days. Search for a river or a stream, but only drink from it if it doesn't look dirty or polluted. However, if it is a matter of life or death, you may have to drink some, even though you may risk getting sick. If you have a pot, you can boil the water to make sure that it is clean and safe to drink. Leaving it in the sun for at least six hours can also do this.

Never drink polluted water.

How to survive in the wild

When in the wild, there is always a possibility of getting lost and the need to know basic survival skills is very important. Following the tips below could help you survive in the wild and stay safe.

If you get stuck in the wild, search for water.

Finding water as early on as you can is very important for your survival, since humans can survive without water for only three days. Search for a river or a stream, but only drink from it if it doesn't look dirty or polluted. However, if it is a matter of life or death, you may have to drink some, even though you may risk getting sick. If you have a pot, you can boil the water to make sure that it is clean and safe to drink. Leaving it in the sun for at least six hours can also do this.

The sun can help make water safer to drink.

How to survive in the wild

When in the wild, there is always a possibility of getting lost and the need to know basic survival skills is very important. Following the tips below could help you survive in the wild and stay safe.

Build a shelter.

You can use branches, sticks, mud and leaves to build a shelter for safety from any extreme conditions, like heat, strong winds or rain. Having a 'door' for your shelter can be convenient for keeping bears and other wild animals out. But remember not to store food in it, because this can attract animals. Avoid building a big shelter, since it is a waste of energy and resources. It should be just big enough for your body.

Shelters made from branches and sticks are safer than those made from mud and leaves.

How to survive in the wild

When in the wild, there is always a possibility of getting lost and the need to know basic survival skills is very important. Following the tips below could help you survive in the wild and stay safe.

Make a fire.

You should learn how to light a fire with rocks or sticks in case something happens to your matches or lighter. You can light a fire by using two sticks or scratching a knife against a rock. Find plenty of extra dry wood to keep your fire burning the whole night. Also, collect rocks to put around the fire to prevent it from spreading to the trees. Throwing wet leaves onto the fire can also produce smoke, which can help you send warning signals.

You can start a fire by using just a knife and a stick.

How to survive in the wild

When in the wild, there is always a possibility of getting lost and the need to know basic survival skills is very important. Following the tips below could help you survive in the wild and stay safe.

Make a fire.

You should learn how to light a fire with rocks or sticks in case something happens to your matches or lighter. You can light a fire by using two sticks or scratching a knife against a rock. Find plenty of extra dry wood to keep your fire burning the whole night. Also, collect rocks to put around the fire to prevent it from spreading to the trees. Throwing wet leaves onto the fire can also produce smoke, which can help you send warning signals.

You can prevent animals from attacking you by having a fire.

How to survive in the wild

When in the wild, there is always a possibility of getting lost and the need to know basic survival skills is very important. Following the tips below could help you survive in the wild and stay safe.

Make a fire.

You should learn how to light a fire with rocks or sticks in case something happens to your matches or lighter. You can light a fire by using two sticks or scratching a knife against a rock. Find plenty of extra dry wood to keep your fire burning the whole night. Also, collect rocks to put around the fire to prevent it from spreading to the trees. Throwing wet leaves onto the fire can also produce smoke, which can help you send warning signals.

You can get other people’s attention by adding wet leaves to your fire.

Match the words with their meanings

Put the dialogue in order

Complete with the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do not need to use.

Yesterday, Mark Perkins was lucky and avoided a very unfortunate accident at the last minute. As he was driving in the mountains, a(n) 1 __          [shock, shake, bear, relieved, cliff, edge, hold]____ ran out in front of him and, while trying to avoid it, he almost drove off a(n) 2_            [shock, shake, bear, relieved, cliff, edge, hold]__ . The front part of his car was a few feet off the 3 _           [shock, shake, bear, relieved, cliff, edge, hold]_____when he slammed on the brakes. Fortunately, he got out just in time to see his car hanging off the cliff and eventually fall off. He was in 4 __            [shock, shake, bear, relieved, cliff, edge, hold]______when emergency services found him in the middle of nowhere, but felt 5 ___            [shock, shake, bear, relieved, cliff, edge, hold]_________that he had managed to survive.