Recent events in Thailand that saw 12 members of a children’s soccer team and their coach trapped under ground in a flooded cave for almost two weeks, are a good reminder that things can take a turn for the worse in a split second.
Sherry Veinot is the Search Director with the Lunenburg County Ground Search and Rescue, a volunteer based organization that assists with search and rescue efforts right across the region.
She tells Acadia News, it’s extremely important to be prepared prior to heading out on any type of outdoor adventure.
“The most important thing is to be equipped, to have gear that pertains to the type of activity that you’re doing; you have to be prepared and trained for that type of activity,” says Veinot.
Nova Scotia’s Coastlines have many cliffs, rock formations and even some caves that could spell danger for adventure seekers, especially if they are not properly equipped.
On Tuesday (July 10th, 2018), all 12 boys and their coach were finally freed from the flooded underground cave in Northern Thailand after almost 2 weeks.
And at the end of the day, if you are going to go out exploring, be ready. It all boils down to safety at the end of the day.
“It’s the key to whatever activities we’re doing and whether it’s going into the woods hiking, or hunting, or diving, or river rafting and boating, it’s safety first,” adds Veinot.
Story by Craig Power
@CraigTPower
power.craig@radioabl.ca
Above Photo: Rissers Beach, by Craig Power © June 2018.
