LOL - Well, the tradition continues with my Toyota vehicles. I had to pull out a couple guys on Sunday morning who had been stuck overnight. Sadly, I have this happen every now and then (Although it's been about two years since the last time I pulled out someone who had been stranded overnight).
Since most of my photography is done as the sun rises, I'm usually driving in while it's still dark (especially if I'm going to be launching my kayak to get into position as the sun comes up).
I came upon these guys in the northern everglades. Definitely in "dark territory" (no mobile phone coverage). They were also in a permit only area...and I'm betting they didn't know that. They were in a stock Chevy Blazer, and had no recovery gear with them at all. They had no food or water, and were wearing shorts and t-shirts.
Funny thing is, they weren't even buried that badly. I don't even think my 4Runner would've gotten stuck there. Getting them out was pretty easy, so I'm convinced that if they'd have had even basic recovery gear, they'd have been fine.
Anyway, I just gave them a couple bottles of water and sent them on their way, as I was headed in to set up for the morning shoot. It just amazes me how little respect some folks have for the swamp around here....especially when they have Florida plates. They should know better. It was stupid enough to go in there without any recovery gear....but with no food or water? Wow.
Since most of my photography is done as the sun rises, I'm usually driving in while it's still dark (especially if I'm going to be launching my kayak to get into position as the sun comes up).
I came upon these guys in the northern everglades. Definitely in "dark territory" (no mobile phone coverage). They were also in a permit only area...and I'm betting they didn't know that. They were in a stock Chevy Blazer, and had no recovery gear with them at all. They had no food or water, and were wearing shorts and t-shirts.
Funny thing is, they weren't even buried that badly. I don't even think my 4Runner would've gotten stuck there. Getting them out was pretty easy, so I'm convinced that if they'd have had even basic recovery gear, they'd have been fine.
Anyway, I just gave them a couple bottles of water and sent them on their way, as I was headed in to set up for the morning shoot. It just amazes me how little respect some folks have for the swamp around here....especially when they have Florida plates. They should know better. It was stupid enough to go in there without any recovery gear....but with no food or water? Wow.
