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BlackSkimmer

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6. Yes, but you would think they'd plan in advance.

Reply to leftstreet (Reply #5)

Thu Oct 21, 2021, 05:57 PM

Oct 2021

I lived in Florida for years, always had way more water with me than needed when I hiked or was paddling.

I used to go caving back in my 20s and always had extra everything. Emergencies crop up when you least expect them. You use never know.

But I’d think anyone would know enough to check the forecast when they go outdoors. Avoidable tragedy. Very sad.

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