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A lost hiker ignored calls from rescuers because the number was not in his contacts.
Mount Elbert is the highest peak in Colorado, at over 4,400m. Photo: CNN
Lake County Search and Rescue (LCSAR) has a simple but useful survival tip for those who like to hike and climb alone: answer the phone when an unknown number calls you. This can help you get rescued in time if you get lost or stuck in the mountains.
The unit pointed out an example, which was the incident involving a tourist who got lost on Mount Elbert in October. This person departed at 9:00 a.m. on October 18 (local time) and did not return by 20:00 p.m.houras scheduled. Authorities attempted to call his cell phone several times, but were unable to reach him.
A team of five rescuers went searching, but called it off at 3 p.m.hourthe next morning. Meanwhile, the group of three checked another area at 7hourLuckily at 9hour30, they received a message that the missing person had found his way back. He lost contact and had no idea that rescuers were looking for him. Because it was dark, the climber got lost and had been walking through the night looking for his way.
"One thing to note is that this person has been ignoring repeated phone calls from a number. If you go hiking and cannot return on time with your loved ones, and you keep receiving calls from an unknown number, answer the phone. It could be a rescue team trying to contact you to confirm that you are safe," said the LCSAR representative.
The rescue team also said that people should not be subjective and should not trust too much in following the trails. Bad weather, darkness... can be factors that cause them to get lost and this unintentionally puts them in dangerous situations such as being stuck while their phones lose signal or run out of battery.
This note has received a lot of public consensus. "I always answer every call, even if it's an unknown number. The phone is for communication, not for disconnection. If it's a nuisance call, I'll hang up. I don't want to miss any calls, because it could be from a relative and they need help," one person commented.
Others believe that the climber did not answer the phone perhapsbecauseHe turned off the ringer and was so focused and worried about finding his way home that he didn't notice his phone vibrating in his backpack.
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