Following Dr Michael Mosley's death I share my close call hiking in the heat and how to be prepared
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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
* Walk in the cooler part of the day
Check this website for more great advice - nt.gov.au/parks/safety-rules/...
Fore more great info on staying safe in the heat, outdoors, check out this website - nt.gov.au/parks/safety-rules/beat-the-heat
An extremely important message for people contemplating walking in heat, especially in unfamiliar circumstances.
Thank you for your comment, stay safe :)
You were all incredibly lucky that day. Thank you for sharing this valuable experience.
Thank you for watching, be safe 🙂
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
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
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.
@@cathydyer3774 and maybe that high fence had been erected since he was last there, cutting him off from getting back to a busy area near a beach. a resort i think.
I am not sure if he had been there before
...but yes if there had not been a perimeter fence he may have managed to get help before he collapsed.@@acommentator4452
Thank you for sharing this…glad you were ok ❤
Thank you, be safe x
Very scary experience for you. Must have been awful and very frightening for Dr Mosley knowing he'd made a grave mistake getting lost.
It upsets me so much to think about what happened to Dr Mosley. 😥 be safe x
he might not have known. he might have felt tired and sat down and just lost consciousness
thank you for this information and timely warning.
here in the uk the bbc is having a 'just one thing' day, in honour of dr michael mosely. people are sharing what they have changed in their daily lives, just one thing, inspired by dr michael.
i have joined a gym, in my 60s; never been in one before, and just try to keep moving. also a few years ago i started taking a supplement that he said might be good for the macular part of the eye.
You’re welcome 💚. That is so lovely that they are having a ‘just one thing’ day. I have listened to his Fast 800 Keto audio book so often that he is now the voice in my head for health. It was so sad to listen after he passed and I still get sad every time his voice pops into my head, but I’m so grateful to him for all the wisdom he imparted. That’s great that you’ve joined a gym, I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of it and hope the supplement has improved things for you too. Thanks for your comment 😊.
I am sorry but I cannot understand anyone wanting to go on a hike in very high temperatures!
Insanity absolute insanity!
If you don’t understand another persons actions it doesn’t make them insane, just different to you.
Yes I agree. 38 degrees will kill you!
@@LifeintheBush The give away was when you said you were all young .
@@Elephantsss yes, we have less life experience when we're young and we make choices based on what we know. That's why I wanted to share my experience so that others learn from it.
Very sad for him as he was so healthy and could have lived a long life
Yes, very sad 😥. They had a lovely special tribute to him on SBS last week; he was very much loved and respected.
Thank you for sharing😔
Thank you for watching, be safe 💚
really great info...take note... RIP doc Michael
Thank you. 💕
Good to share the experience. I was in a desert area in Mexico and noticed the women carried golf-type umbrellas with reflective fabric.
Nowadays a PLB is affordable.
Oh the reflective tape a good idea 👍🏼. What does PLB stand for?
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Thanks 👍🏼.
Very many thanks indeed
You are most welcome, thanks for commenting 👍🏼😊
Thankyou , a good mineral salt . And the pineapple juice good idea .
Thankyou for sharing this .
Good to know a liter or more water per hour .
You're welcome, thank you for your comment. I don't know if the juice was a good idea at the time or not, these days I'd choose a mineral salt/electrolyte powder mixed in water over juice. Yes, the tour guides at were advising people to drink at least a litre per hour and that is still the advice 🙂 Here is some good info - nt.gov.au/parks/safety-rules/beat-the-heat
Michael Mosley did take an umbrella against the heat and water. It is thought he had a heart attack. Most likely why he didn't feel well and was heading back to the holiday home. He would have certainly taken the Covid shots as he worked for the BBC and we now know there is an avalanche of strokes, heart attacks etc due to the experimental jabs. However the advice you have given here is sound and worth taking note of.
Im glad you found the video helpful 👍🏼
Very good advice but one additional comment. Mobile phones can be useless in remote areas where little or no signal. A satellite phone or an emergency bleeper is recommended in those areas.
Yes, good advice, thanks for adding that 👍🏼
Anyone reading this please don't go walking out here in CA if it is over 30.
California?
Orange widerimmed hat, whistle, solar charger for mobile, collabsible sticks, sunglasses, painkillers, weartwo pairs of socks to prevent blisters, walking boots, loose clothing, WATER in one liter bottles, tell people where you are going and start early. Never alone. Happy trekking from Norway🇳🇴
Thanks for the good advice 👍🏼😊
Check in on outdoor thermometer and dressaccordingly - something we do here in Norway like having breakfast. Make this a routine
Good advice 👍🏼😊
Don’t go walking a long distance in hot weather
You’ll notice I mentioned avoiding the heat of the day 👍🏼
Luckily you were okay. Mosely was apparent;y a diabetic type 2 and although allegedly into health he ate meat and dairy which would have not helped his diabetes.
Thank you. I have loads of respect and admiration for Dr Moseley and think it’s important not to speculate.
Hey, people ... we all need to follow wise gurus like Mosley and Linda McCartney.
Nothing wrong with meat and dairy our ancestral diet.
He did Not have type 2 diabetes!
He wrote.... the 8 week blood sugar diet...pharma industry did not like that..... of course he had no diabetes anymore and yes meat is no problem at all !
Orange widerimmed hat, whistle, solar charger for mobile, collabsible sticks, sunglasses, painkillers, weartwo pairs of socks to prevent blisters, walking boots, loose clothing, WATER in one liter bottles, tell people where you are going and start early. Never alone. Happy trekking from Norway🇳🇴
Thanks for commenting. Good advice 👍🏼😊