During the period he supported himself exclusively with water from natural sources and wild fruits that he found along the way.
The engineer Lucas McClish34 years old, he experienced a true survival saga after being lost for 10 days in the dense forests of Big Basin Redwood State Park, in California. The journey began on June 11, when he went out onto a trail and couldn’t find his way back. This occurred due to the significant consequences of the recent fires that occurred in the area.
His family, concerned about his unexpected disappearance after failing to attend a Father’s Day party, informed the authorities June 16th, triggering a massive search operation. It had around 300 volunteers, as well as using technology such as drones and trained rescue dogs.
How did Lukas McClish survive lost in the woods?
Lukas McClish’s survival during this time was a true test of resilience and knowledge of survival in the wild. In the 10 days lost he supported himself only with water from natural sources and wild fruits that he found along the way. To the The New York Timescommented: “If you drink a liter and a half of water every day, you won’t need food until you run out of carbohydrates.”
Despite being in an extreme situation, Lukas was relatively prepared for emergencies with just a few essentials. He wore one electric torch AND scissorswhich were probably used for night navigation and for collecting food.
The challenging California mountain rescue
The rescue came at the end of 10 days, marked by the scene of a reunion with his family, as captured in photos released by the rescue team. The complexity of the operation and the density of the forest made the search particularly difficult. Therefore, the determination of the rescue teams and Lukas’s willpower to remain visible and healthy were crucial to their success.
*text by Tomaz Belluomini
Source: Terra
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