THE GREAT OUTDOORS - HIDDEN
DANGERS
Just a short list of hidden dangers that campers
and hikers alike need to be mindful of while interacting with nature:
West Nile Virus
Sudden
drop offs both on land and in water.
Falls
& Accidents - such as burning smores igniting the forest.
Rocky
Mountain Fever
Lyme
Disease
Sudden
rise in the water level due to flash flooding.
Lightening
storms.
Wind
gusts.
Rat
droppings as well as rat urine in camp & tent area can create
serious illness.
Guns
- stay well out of hunting areas and wear bright colors if possible.
Rabid
animals - another good reason to keep Skippy and Fluffy at home.
Even if their vaccinations are up to date, a situation such as this
is guaranteed to cause grief.
Snakes,
wild boars, spiders - the list goes on.....
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