When lost, experts say the best bet for survival is to sit tight and let rescuers come to you. While waiting, you can increase the chances of being found by blowing a whistle, using a signal mirror and using color as a ground marker. If you move, you may move into an area that's already been searched. People tend to underestimate distance and overestimate their ability to travel. Kummerfeldt said many unexpected or unplanned nights out resolve themselves the next day when light dissolves the darkness or a storm eases.
People are then able to orient themselves and walk out.
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