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/...

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@LifeintheBush 14 дней назад

Fore more great info on staying safe in the heat, outdoors, check out this website - nt.gov.au/parks/safety-rules/beat-the-heat

@diannehardwick950 14 дней назад

An extremely important message for people contemplating walking in heat, especially in unfamiliar circumstances.

@LifeintheBush 14 дней назад

Thank you for your comment, stay safe :)

@barbaraworthington5614 28 дней назад

You were all incredibly lucky that day. Thank you for sharing this valuable experience.

@LifeintheBush 28 дней назад

Thank you for watching, be safe 🙂

@jacquelinetilly8300 Месяц назад

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

@LifeintheBush Месяц назад

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

@cathydyer3774 26 дней назад

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.

@acommentator4452 14 дней назад

@@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.

@cathydyer3774 14 дней назад

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

@frogmouth 4 дня назад

He was unprepared. He had a very small amount of water a litre and an umbrella. The reason he took a wrong turn is probably that he was hyperthermic . It takes only 10 minutes when temperature exceed 40 plus he couldnt sweat effectively because of the humidity and no shade . As soon as your core body temperature rises your brain is subject to confusion

@SH-lk8rh Месяц назад

Very scary experience for you. Must have been awful and very frightening for Dr Mosley knowing he'd made a grave mistake getting lost.

@LifeintheBush Месяц назад

It upsets me so much to think about what happened to Dr Mosley. 😥 be safe x

@acommentator4452 14 дней назад

he might not have known. he might have felt tired and sat down and just lost consciousness

@wiseonwords 6 дней назад

One of the main lessons I learned from this was the vital importance of bringing a map, having dependable people who'll come and get you if you run into trouble, and getting clear, precise, and reliable instructions from responsible, ethical people who truly know what they're talking about. Those people who gave you those initial directions on navigating the McDonnell range were bloody irresponsible giving you such vague, imprecise directions!

@LifeintheBush 4 дня назад

I’m glad you got something out of this 😊. They weren’t being irresponsible, just sharing their experience with me and I’m responsible for not following up to get more precise info before the walk. Lesson learned.

@jacquistarck8587 Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing this…glad you were ok ❤

@LifeintheBush Месяц назад

Thank you, be safe x

@margaretlittle6800 18 дней назад

Very sad for him as he was so healthy and could have lived a long life

@LifeintheBush 18 дней назад

Yes, very sad 😥. They had a lovely special tribute to him on SBS last week; he was very much loved and respected.

@katherinestevens6528 20 дней назад

I am sorry but I cannot understand anyone wanting to go on a hike in very high temperatures! Insanity absolute insanity!

@LifeintheBush 20 дней назад

If you don’t understand another persons actions it doesn’t make them insane, just different to you.

@kerryfoster1 17 дней назад

Yes I agree. 38 degrees will kill you!

@Elephantsss 15 дней назад

@@LifeintheBush The give away was when you said you were all young .

@LifeintheBush 14 дней назад

@@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.

@helenrohl1113 3 дня назад

Agree

@acommentator4452 14 дней назад

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.

@LifeintheBush 14 дней назад

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 😊.

@frogmouth 4 дня назад

He was a great inspiration

@Ally5325 5 дней назад

In France i was hiking in the countryside in the middle of the day, I was confident I could buy more supplies at the Intermarché but it was closed and soon after on the way back to camp I quickly ran out of water..it was so hot and I could feel the strength quickly fading..I had to beg a family at their house for water which they thankfully provided (bless them!), you are so right, things can happen!

@LifeintheBush 4 дня назад

I can relate to that feeling and am so glad you were okay, thank goodness those people helped you 💚

@LilyGazou 17 дней назад

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.

@LifeintheBush 17 дней назад

Oh the reflective tape a good idea 👍🏼. What does PLB stand for?

@lindabown7810 10 дней назад

@@LifeintheBushpersonal locator beacons

@LifeintheBush 10 дней назад

Thanks 👍🏼.

@cathydyer3774 26 дней назад

Thank you for sharing😔

@LifeintheBush 26 дней назад

Thank you for watching, be safe 💚

@davidcoomber4050 3 дня назад

Morley’s death will go down as another great mystery, a doctor would have known all about heat stroke and dehydration yet he choose to return to his hotel miles away with little water on the hottest part of the day taking the most unorthodox route and the fact his body was found yards away from a busy area it went undiscovered for days by the search party

@LifeintheBush 3 дня назад

Yes, it’s heartbreaking 😥. All I know is the body can deteriorate more quickly than we might expect.

@kristinebenson6921 8 дней назад

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🇳🇴

@LifeintheBush 8 дней назад

Thanks for the good advice 👍🏼😊

@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993 10 дней назад

really great info...take note... RIP doc Michael

@LifeintheBush 9 дней назад

Thank you. 💕

@rosemaryclarke904 19 дней назад

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.

@LifeintheBush 19 дней назад

Im glad you found the video helpful 👍🏼

@PJMcInerney 4 дня назад

He did not have heart attack on beach -

@sharonbird7899 15 дней назад

Anyone reading this please don't go walking out here in CA if it is over 30.

@LifeintheBush 15 дней назад

California?

@darrylgrigg3264 13 дней назад

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.

@LifeintheBush 13 дней назад

Yes, good advice, thanks for adding that 👍🏼

@nancysmith-baker1813 14 дней назад

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 .

@LifeintheBush 14 дней назад

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

@MargaretCampbell583 12 дней назад

Don’t go walking a long distance in hot weather

@LifeintheBush 12 дней назад

You’ll notice I mentioned avoiding the heat of the day 👍🏼

@suewright1299 8 дней назад

Very many thanks indeed

@LifeintheBush 8 дней назад

You are most welcome, thanks for commenting 👍🏼😊

@markthomasson5077 6 дней назад

Pineapple juice is often quite concentrated, so perhaps not the best thing to drink, could even have a negative effect.

@LifeintheBush 4 дня назад

You might be right, I’m not sure if it was a good or bad idea at the time. These days I take water and electrolyte powder with me if I’m going to be in the outdoors during the heat 👍🏼😊

@kristinebenson6921 8 дней назад

Check in on outdoor thermometer and dressaccordingly - something we do here in Norway like having breakfast. Make this a routine

@LifeintheBush 8 дней назад

Good advice 👍🏼😊

@Wyz369 День назад

Sturdy plastic bags tied around the end of a shrub will produce an amount of water if you're stranded & H2O is running low.

@LifeintheBush 21 час назад

Oooo yes, good point 😊 I remember doing this as an experiment for science in high school. I remember it took a long time to get a small amount of water but better than nothing 👍🏼

@JohnSmith-lk8cy 24 дня назад

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.

@LifeintheBush 24 дня назад

Thank you. I have loads of respect and admiration for Dr Moseley and think it’s important not to speculate.

@trevorsmith7753 20 дней назад

Hey, people ... we all need to follow wise gurus like Mosley and Linda McCartney.

@rosemaryclarke904 19 дней назад

Nothing wrong with meat and dairy our ancestral diet.

@virginiakoffke6577 17 дней назад

He did Not have type 2 diabetes!

@essenties4090 14 дней назад

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 !

@kristinebenson6921 8 дней назад

@LifeintheBush 8 дней назад

Thanks for commenting. Good advice 👍🏼😊