Tough fellow. Not too prepared, though ...

[Mentor]

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/08/21/bc-punch-mclean-found-interview.html

I'm glad he made it out OK. From the sounds of it, he was prospecting in the mountains of northern BC without anything in the way of survival gear, which strikes me as a bit odd. He did seem to have a good outlook on the situation, despite his aches and doubts, and that's probably what allowed him to pull through.

Anyway, you have to hand it to the guy - he's quite the survivor. This is from the article:

Reed credited McLean's legendary toughness, and a bit of luck, for his survival, noting McLean previously survived a plane crash in Saskatchewan, and walked out of the woods alive a few days later despite losing an eye and breaking several bones.

He's also survived car accidents, being run over by a bulldozer and being stranded on a frozen lake in subzero conditions for several days.

McLean didn't see any bears during his most recent ordeal, but he did have a few close encounters with some moose, Reed said.

Wow.

All the best,

- Mike

 

[Bushman5]

I know the man thru other prospectors, from the panning/prospecting circles, and yea, one tough SOB is right. The world could use more like him.

as for not being prepared, that is a bit odd, have'nt heard the entire trip recount yet.

Might have to put together a Survival Kit for him

 

[wildmike]

Not only tough...but damn lucky.

 

[Echo4v]

From my reading of the story, it sounds like he fell down a steep enough embankment to be separated from his party/gear and that's why he was so unprepared...

Quote from article "McLean was reported missing after falling down a crevice and getting lost"


Does seem to be one tough old bird.

David

 

[Shotgun]

Remind me to never get into a plane or car with this guy.

 

[mneedham]

Remind me to never get into a plane or car with this guy.

That's what I was thinking!

 

[kgd]

Not only tough...but damn lucky.

....noting McLean previously survived a plane crash in Saskatchewan, and walked out of the woods alive a few days later despite losing an eye and breaking several bones. He's also survived car accidents, being run over by a bulldozer and being stranded on a frozen lake in subzero conditions for several days.

I'd say if you call him lucky, it should be prefaced with bad....

Yeah - he needs a PSK - dang he really needs a PSK !!!

 

[Mentor]

A PSK at bare minimum.

It would make sense for this guy to EDC a parachute, jaws of life, inflatable dinghy, and avalanche beacon. Even in the city.

All the best,

- Mike

 

[WILLIAM.M]

Reed credited McLean's legendary toughness, and a bit of luck, for his survival, noting McLean previously survived a plane crash in Saskatchewan, and walked out of the woods alive a few days later despite losing an eye and breaking several bones.He's also survived car accidents, being run over by a bulldozer and being stranded on a frozen lake in subzero conditions for several days.


IS HE A MAN--OR A CAT??

9 LIVES FOR SURE

 

[ChapmanPreferred]

Crazy.

 

[koyote]

A PSK at bare minimum.

It would make sense for this guy to EDC a parachute, jaws of life, inflatable dinghy, and avalanche beacon. Even in the city.

All the best,

- Mike

I know you are half joking, but only half- dude- if that much happens to you, you might want a multiple layer edc that includes about a full squads worth of gear. Jaws of life, maybe not, but some inflatable flotation device, multiple space blankets, and at least 3 leathermen, for sure.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

A cat would be dead by now.

This guy shouldn't be allowed out without his mommy.

 

[koyote]

A cat would be dead by now.

This guy shouldn't be allowed out without his mommy.

How about: This guy shouldn't be allowed within 500 yards of my kids.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

What are you worried about, that he'll get a job as maintenance man at the Korean church?

 

[koyote]

oh yeah, driving the Korean Church's E350 Big Arse Van. That's pretty frightening....

 

[gaj999]

If you're gonna be dumb, ya gotta be tough ...

 

[PeterPHWS]

Reminds me of Captain Scarlet...

 

[AeroNautiCal]

Reminds me of Captain Scarlet...

 

[Mistwalker]

The guy has one of those "F"ed up charmed lives...he has my sympathy.

 

[Joben]

I'd say if you call him lucky, it should be prefaced with bad....

Yeah - he needs a PSK - dang he really needs a PSK !!!

A PSK? Heck he needs two!
And someone should issue a court order forbidding him from venturing outdoors without both.