Tips for Surviving in the Jungle
In the dense abyss of the jungle there is a lot
of danger, which more than once exceeded human capabilities and attempts to
survive.
But, taking into account all the directions
listed below, you can not only resist the wild conditions of the jungle, but also
to return home in safety and integrity.
However sad it may sound, but alas, you are
lost in the jungle. As they say, you can not help the tears; it's time to move
to decisive actions on survival:
1. Find a source of drinking water.
2. Find food.
3. Find / Build a shelter.
4. To move in one direction.
5. Ensure safety.
Let's talk about each of the points in more
detail.
1. Find a source of drinking water.
Unlike the dry climate of the desert, jungle
forests have high humidity, so finding water will not be difficult. So, the
sources of drinking water will be:
Rain:
Rain in the jungle is not uncommon. From large
leaves of plants you can make a funnel to collect rainwater. But before using
it, it is better to boil water to kill all the bacteria contained in it. For
this purpose, a tin / aluminum can work well.
Stems of bamboo:
During the rain, bamboo accumulates some water.
Tilt the stalk of the bamboo so that the water gets into the capacity for this.
Solar Water Collector:
Step 1: Dig a hole in the ground.
Step 2: Place a container in the center of the
pit to collect water.
Step 3: Fill the space around the container
with something moist, such as wet leaves.
Step 4: Cover the pit with a plastic sheet,
laying stones along its edges.
Step 5: Place a small stone in the center of
the sheet just above the water collecting tank.
Step 6: Condensed water will accumulate on the
inside of the sheet and move to its center, filling the tank with distilled
drinking water.
2. Find food:
As you know, in the jungle grows a huge number
of plants and lives at least the number of animals, so the source of food for
survival can be anything. The only thing that needs to be decided is how to get
it. Here are some practical tips:
Hunting / Traps:
Do not waste your energy in vain for hunting,
if you have not done it before. It is better to arrange traps, and save energy
for other moments of survival. To increase your chances of having something to
eat on your table for dinner, let's set up several pitfalls in different places
in this way:
Step 1: Find three branches and a heavy stone.
Step 2: Make a few notches on the sticks.
Step 3: Hold the stone with your hand when
installing the sticks.
Step 4: When the stone was propped up with
sticks, install another trigger stick.
Step 5: Gently release the structure.
Step 6: When a bird or small animal tries to
take the bait, the trigger will fall, and the stone will kill the victim with a
deadly blow.
Fisheries:
If in the jungle you have discovered a river or
a stream, consider that there is another source of food in front of you, which
is full of fish. And in order to catch it, it will be more convenient to use a
spear with four prongs, which we will try to do now:
Step 1: Choose the right bamboo trunk for your future
spear.
Step 2: Using a knife, cut the end of the
bamboo stick into four pieces, forming four prongs.
Step 3: Using a rope or stem of a curling
plant, separate each tooth from each other. Your fishing tool is ready!
Eating fruits:
Before eating any fruit, you must rely on your
experience: eat only the fruit in the edibility and safety of which you are
sure. Fruits and plants that you have not met before can be poisonous.
3. Find / Build a shelter:
Needless to say, how important is the role of
refuge if you are alone in the open. Therefore, we will not discuss this for a
long time and will immediately begin to work.
How to build a shelter-shelter:
Step 1: Find a large branch and lean it against
a tree.
Step 2: Place a smaller branch at an angle of
45 degrees along the entire length of the large branch on both sides.
Step 3: Cover the structure with foliage.
4. Travel / Recreation:
If you are not sure that soon you will be
searched, start the operation of your own salvation yourself. To do this, move
around in the jungle only in the daytime, at night you sleep. In order to
survive, try to go only in one direction and on the way to memorize any objects
to exclude fermentation in a circle.
Also pay attention to that, or left any animal
traces. If you notice any, look where they lead. Often they can lead you to a
source of water or open space where the rescue team will be easier to find you.
By the way, to move through the thick thickets
of the jungle, it is good to stock up a cane made from the usual tree branch.
It is useful not only to clear your way from the occurring plants, but it will
become a wand and help you get out of loose sands.
5. Security
In the jungle, regardless of their location are
predatory animals, so it's wise to always be on the alert. Moving through the
jungle is best not hurrying up, without sudden movements and making unnecessary
noise. Do not forget to look under your feet, so as not to accidentally step on
the snake. If you do not have any weapons, you can use your spear as your
self-defense.
The danger of survival in the jungle is also
threatened by mosquitoes and other poisonous insects. For example, mosquitoes
are carriers of diseases such as malaria, dengue and yellow fever.
If you do not have a remedy for insects, you
can use the following methods to protect yourself from bites:
Wear clothing with long sleeves and pants;
Apply unprotected places to dirt;
From a shirt to make a headdress;
Before wearing a shirt or shoes, carefully
check them for the presence of spiders and insects.
In addition, in the jungle inhabited by
innumerable parasites, so do not cross the river without special need. If this
is absolutely necessary, make sure that the water level reaches a maximum to
the knee.
