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Look for animal trails left by animals in the jungle, and follow them if they are heading in the same direction as you. They might lead to water sources or open areas where you might more easily be seen by rescue parties. Carry a stick to push away any plants in your way and as an aid for b
Look for streams of running water and avoid stagnant pools. Preferably you will want to boil any water that you collect from streams in order to kill any bacteria. Check the water for any particles or bits, you can filter them out (through your sock if nen
CREATE A SOLAR WATER STIL
FINDING FOOD IN THE JUNGLE
BUILD A TRAP
There are many variations of traps but basically they choke, crush, hang or entangle wild animals by trapping them in a snare or in a hole or under a falling log or boulder. The more you make the more chance you have of catching something but knowing where to place a trap is key and in the jungle a good place would be on an ani
FISHING IN THE JUNGLE
An effective way to catch them is through the use of a pronged fishing spear which you could make with a piece of bamboo. Find a 6’ piece of bamboo and cut two 6” splits at one end to make four prongs. Separate the prongs with some vine in the gaps and then sharpen them with a knife or sharp rock.
Find a rock to stand on or wade into knee-deep water. Move slowly to avoid scaring away the fish. Once you spot a fish, wait for it to swim close to you and jab quickly and forcefully to pin the fish on the bed of the stream. This takes practise.
To cook your fish:
• Heat 6 to 8 medium-sized rocks in a fire for a few hours.
• Dig a hole in the dirt 1 foot deep and 2 feet across
• Move the hot rocks into the hole using a stick.
• Wrap your fish in green leaves and tie it with vine.
• Put the wrapped fish on top of the rocks and cover it all with dirt.
• After about an hour, dig up the fish and eat
WHAT ARE THE MAIN DANGERS IN THE JUNGLE?
- Fallen Trees
- Slippery Rocks
- Sunstroke
- Sunburn
- Heatstroke
- Dehydration
- Mosquitoes
FALLEN TREES
Falling trees and branches are the most common reason for injuries in the jungle, so choosing a night camp is important. Keep on clear ground.
SLIPPERY ROCKS
Common perils in rivers or streams include slippery rocks, submerged branches, strong currents, leeches and possibly larger animals like crocodiles. Keep footwear and clothes on and use a stick for balance and choose your crossing point carefully. Don’t cross rivers more than knee deep unless absolutely necessary.
SUNSTROKE, SUNBURN, HEATSTROKE AND DEHYDRATION
Sunstroke, sunburn, heatstroke and dehydration are all very easy to fall prey to, so always keep your clothes on, especially covering your head and neck. Ants, snakes, venomous spiders, plants with spines or thorns are all quite common in the jungle so use a stick to help get through vegetation and don’t grab things with your hands. A cut or bite or sting could quickly lead to infection.
MOSQUITOES
Mosquitoes spreading diseases like malaria, dengue, and yellow Fever. Use repellent if possible or rub mud on exposed skin to avoid bites, and wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers and tie a shirt over your head to it covers your shoulders. At night, use a mosquito net if you have one or use sap from a camphor or eucalyptus tree.
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