kwaussie Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 He looks like a fairly fit old rooster, good on him for wanting to be in nature and keeping fit and well done the rescuers. So good to see a good news story for a change. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Glad he was found safe but needs to rethink about wondering off in the future none of us are getting younger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 is 1 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 2 hours ago, EricTh said: 73 years old, could not speak Thai and going hiking alone? That's a formula for disaster. He's lucky this time, shouldn't do it again. So who help him in jungle if he speak Thai! Thai speaking jumbo? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi49jr Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I love hiking in the jungle myself. Almost got lost in Khao Phanom Bencha (near Krabi) once, and I remember thinking how much I would hate to spend the night there, let alone three, like Mr. Weller. He’s still a lucky guy, though, and I’m glad he was found and it ended well for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Fools luck, i mean who would go into the forrest without taking at least a mobile with him or better preparation. You see people like this using up precious resources all the time because they overestimate themselves. When i go hiking in Khao Yai i usually rent a guide too. Once i went without and it was hard to follow the trails as they can be quite unclear suffice to say we could not finish the walk as the track was gone. Going back was ok as we had a river / stream to guide us. But its just not smart to attempt these things especially alone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 hours ago, captnhoy said: And another happy ending for Mr. Weller. Glad to read it. I don't go out without my mobile in case of an emergency . Cost 200 Baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Always leave a trail of breadcrumb's behind you ???? regards Worgeordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungadin1 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Gottfrid said: Why would that be odd? Anyway, happy to hear Mr. Weller is alright. Because he doesn't look like he's 49 that's why 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wimpy Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Moonlover said: A smart phone can be useful. there are some good walking apps that record your progress, so you're able to retrace your path if necessary. Trouble is you're not always able to get a signal when you head for the hills. Well done Mr. Weller for keeping your cool in a difficult situation and kudos to the team that rescued him. This incident does emphasis the importance of always letting someone know where you're going when you take off on a jaunt. I use Locus, which can load offline maps. No signal needed. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PDP11 Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) When I lived in Colorado, I was a member of the Colorado Mountain Club. You are constantly “educated” on the need for the 10 essentials (Google it) when out hiking / trekking. No exceptions. The essentials include a workable means of navigation and extra clothes / food / water. This guy is very lucky … I hope he invests in a small backpack (rucksack for the Brits) and some sturdy footwear for the next time. And he needs to learn how to use a simple compass (not the one in your phone). As others have mentioned here, GPS can be very unreliable in remote areas due to scattering from trees, rock walls, terrain, etc. And if the jungle is dense, you won’t get a GPS signal at all. Finally, active use of GPS will run your battery down quickly. I can’t tell you how many rescues I’ve been involved with where the hiker had just their phone and thought they would be fine. Then they discovered no cell signal, followed by misleading GPS, and finally a dead battery. All within a few hours. Edited September 4, 2021 by PDP11 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, wimpy said: I use Locus, which can load offline maps. No signal needed. No GPS mapping app needs a phone signal, but in hilly jungle terrain even GPS can become unreliable. The signals are often too weak to penetrate the canopy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Hiking alone... with a mask....???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbox Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 3 hours ago, EricTh said: 73 years old, could not speak Thai and going hiking alone? That's a formula for disaster. He's lucky this time, shouldn't do it again. Not really, I've seen older people than him in the Himalayas doing very well. He is just not prepared for cases when things go wrong. Should have at least a water filter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, gearbox said: Not really, I've seen older people than him in the Himalayas doing very well. He is just not prepared for cases when things go wrong. Should have at least a water filter. At least he had his vitally necessary mask! You never know what log COVID might be lurking under out there in the jungle.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 hours ago, ezzra said: They may have rescued him from a jungle but as almost no one is wearing a mask there, not surprised if he catch the bug from one of them... What makes you think that they're all infected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 5 hours ago, JRG23 said: Silly old <deleted>. Don't be so hard on yourself. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Thingamabob said: When somebody chooses to do this kind of thing they should first consider that they will have to depend on others to help them out if things go wrong. That's why there are rescue services paid for by everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesMad Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Very hard to believe... If you walk 3 days (even slowly) in any direction, you WILL stumble on a path, track or road, and people as well. This is Esan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottrader77 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 8 hours ago, captnhoy said: And another happy ending for Mr. Weller. Glad to read it. Next for a happy ending in local massage parlour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 1 hour ago, 2 is 1 said: So who help him in jungle if he speak Thai! Thai speaking jumbo? There are some people who live in the jungle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkg Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 7 hours ago, Gottfrid said: Quote Says he was 49 in UK tabloids.thought it was odd so checked here Why would that be odd? Anyway, happy to hear Mr. Weller is alright. Judging by the average poster on Thaivisa, most of the expats in Thailand are miserable old sods, not youthful 49 year-olds ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 21 minutes ago, Sig said: Hiking alone... with a mask....???????? Given to him by the rescuers after they found him, perhaps? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, JulesMad said: Very hard to believe... If you walk 3 days (even slowly) in any direction, you WILL stumble on a path, track or road, and people as well. This is Esan You seriously expect a 79-year old to be able to walk for three days out of the jungle to safety without equipment, food or water? This is the real world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBuffaloATM Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 clearly completely unskilled & unprepared. PPPPPPP……and very lucky indeed…….. let this serve as a warning to others too……. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scouse123 Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 3 hours ago, fceligoj said: Know why the "wife" was crying with happiness. Her sugar daddy was found! Not the nicest thing you could have said today! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave moir Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 4 hours ago, mrjohn said: Glad to hear this news but I do wish somebody could point to Mr Weller so that we know which one he is. ????I would take a guess at the farang in the centre!???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, JulesMad said: Very hard to believe... If you walk 3 days (even slowly) in any direction, you WILL stumble on a path, track or road, and people as well. This is Esan So you are guaranteeing that just by walking blindly for three days will lead to a path. That there will be no obstacles in any of those direction such as, perhaps, a cliff, steep waterfall, dense jungle, river/stream, dead end, etc., that means he would have to start his three days self-rescue mission form scratch again? Very hard to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 12 minutes ago, nkg said: Judging by the average poster on Thaivisa, most of the expats in Thailand are miserable old sods, not youthful 49 year-olds ???? Well observed. I take it that includes yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, Scouse123 said: 3 hours ago, fceligoj said: Know why the "wife" was crying with happiness. Her sugar daddy was found! Not the nicest thing you could have said today! He's a Thaivisa poster! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Star Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Perhaps he was just getting away for a sanity break. You know, Osama Bin Laden was hiding in his house, stuck with his 3 wives for years. I think that he called the Navy seals himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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