How Many Have Survived Without a Knife's Saving Grace

[lmalterna]

Mossy,
First- Thankful that you made it out and will carry on. I have never been in a life threatening situation, been turned around, hung up, injured and uncomfortable but never life threatening.

I, like most I am sure, have several "layers" of what I carry based on weather and where I am going. My minimal kit is like a small possibles bag or todays "murse"- only light options are a chemlight, small weak LED flashlight and a USCG approved D cell strobe. I was once shown how to use a space blanket as a reflector and place the strobe in the middle, hope I never need to use it but good peace of mind to have.- of course I would have to be somewaht moblie to make/use the reflector idea.

On the pevlic break- I can only imagine that pain. Many SD instructors have been teaching the pelvic region as an alternative to the "two to the chest, one to the head"- with the proliference of body armour, many shots to the chect do little but break the pelvis and the entire support structure for using your legs stops working.

Take care,
Bill

 

[parbajtor]

Thanks for the kind words. I've recovered from the injuries pretty well. I still have pain and have lost some range of motion. The lessons learned were very valuable but came at a price.
A survival mind set is now a part of my everyday life.

Comfrey poultices can help, even long after the incident. Just blitz some comfrey leaves in water. Add flour to thicken so it sticks and then wrap with a towel/bandages. It used to be called "bone knit" but it's also good for sprains, bruises, ligament and cartiledge damage. My mum couldn't get no relief from a hip replacement that went wrong, until she tried this 18 months after the op.

 

[jacksterp]

Jesus Mossy - that story gave me chills.

I can only imagine what was going through your mind. Glad you made it and shared your story with us.

 

[Mossyhorn]

You know? When I walk or drive past that bridge I cringe.