Katharina Buczek
Don’t Swim Away From Sharks
“If a shark is coming towards you, it is most likely just curious and wants to check you out. Swimming away and thrashing about will only further intrigue it to keep following you.”
“Instead, redirect it by running your hand along its side and carefully positioning it to swim away from you.”
Common Avalanche Myths
“Avalanches do not strike at random. Most that injure or kill people are caused by those people, and they always show signs of instability.”
“You do not need to be quiet to be safe from avalanches. Sound does not trigger them, and even very loud sounds are nowhere near enough.”
“Avalanches can travel up to sixty miles-per-hour, and it is unlikely you can get away. By the time it slides, you are likely in it, and it is inescapable.”
“Even if you are inches below the surface, it is very unlikely you’ll be able to dig yourself out. The snow sets very hard and very fast. People caught in avalanches report not being able to move their fingers.”
Have you ever heard these survival myths before? To learn more, visit the full Reddit thread here.
