A fifteen year old boy is dead. The Altamaha has claimed another victim. His father is surely in anguish. Never take the wild for granted, no matter how many times you have been down there. Practice and learn what to do and what not to do.
http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/201...ty_boy_in_woods
In 2008 I took my daughter down there to teach her land navigation and and some basic fire making skills. If you get lost in such a place, and must spend the night, fire is your friend. Even Les Stroud had a hard time here.


I never go down there without the proper survival gear. I carry at least two Bic lighters, a compass, a map, and a few tools.


And always, a machete or a BIG KNIFE!