[s2e2] Desert — Survivor

It provides shade, tools, and is easier for rescuers to find.

A simple mirror or a high-contrast "X" on the ground can save your life. [S2E2] Desert Survivor

Elias is scouting a remote canyon when his engine overheats and dies. Recognizing the danger of the midday sun, he resists the urge to walk for help immediately. He knows that his truck is a much larger target for search parties than a lone person. Priority 1: Shelter and Temperature Regulation It provides shade, tools, and is easier for rescuers to find

As dusk approaches and the temperature drops, Elias prepares his signals. He clears a large "X" in the sand nearby and gathers oily brush and a spare tire. If he hears a plane, he will ignite the tire; the thick, black smoke is visible for miles against the desert sky. The Resolution Recognizing the danger of the midday sun, he