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How do you survive being lost in a cave?
Hold hands if you must move in darkness, and don’t let anybody fall behind. Stay warm and dry. Caves are frequently cold, and hypothermia is one of the most dangerous hazards you will face. Always bring warm, non-cotton clothes, and pack a large plastic bag in your helmet to wear as a poncho to conserve warmth.
How do people get lost in caves?
A few people do get lost in caves, become stuck or are unable to climb up a ledge or rope to get out of the cave. Exhaustion and a lack of light (or light failure) may cause someone to become lost who might otherwise have found their way out of the cave.
What happens when light Cannot get inside caves?
This is the most important step in cave survival. Wandering around in a cave without a light source is a recipe for disaster. You will almost surely fall, smash into something hard (stalactite, rock face), become completely disoriented, or otherwise be in worse shape than you were before you wandered.
What happens when you light a fire in a cave?
Never build a fire under a rock overhang or in a cave. The heat could cause the rock to expand, with sections cracking and breaking, and possibly falling down on you and your fire. Never build fires close to dried brush, grasslands or other flammable areas.
How many lumens is a phone flashlight?
The flashlight on your phone is about 40 – 50 lumens. A phone flashlight has a diffused beam, good for illuminating small areas close by. A dedicated flashlight is recommended for most outdoor activities for the brightness, distance, and runtime.
Should you yell in a cave?
Avoid unstable breakdown (fallen rock) and steep rocky slopes. Standing under anyone doing climbing or other vertical work places the caver in danger of being struck by falling rocks or cave equipment. If even a small rock or piece of gear is dislodged, warn those below by shouting “ROCK!” loudly and clearly.