Life can sometimes be terrifying, whether you think of car accidents, bad weather, violence in all forms or other natural disasters. Unfortunately, one day you’ll might be facing one of these situations. Here is why you must know some survival tips.
Do not panic, because you can always face it in ingenious ways, especially with these 10 survival tips. After all, prevention is better than cure!
1. Spider bite
It takes about 15 minutes before serious symptoms start to appear. If you can, wash the sting and apply ice on the bite. Then go directly to the hospital. Most bites are not fatal, but just in case, you should receive an anti-venom treatment at the hospital.
2. Car crash
According to the experts, you should always have your seatbelt and whenever you can see the accident coming, try your best to remain clam. Try not to tends off and sit back to avoid a bigger impact, stressing out can cause more injuries.
3. Jumping off a plane
If you fall from a high-altitude aircraft without a parachute, remain in the right position. Face to the ground, hug your back and make sure your arms and hands are stretched. Your knees and elbows should be bent.
4. An elevator fall
If your elevator falls, lie on your back.
5. A fire
Make you the building has functional smoke detectors and a backup verified plan.
6. Dog attack
If a dog is about to attack you, do not turn around and start running. You will activate his predatory instinct. Also try to avoid eye contact and don’t ever smile at the animal: it’s almost as if you are giving him a insulting sign. Start taking your distance slowly, avoiding any sudden movement.
7. A nuclear explosion
Hide in a basement or a place that will protect you from debris and strong winds. When you come out of your hiding place, try to keep a maximum distance between you and the site of the explosion.
8. A desert island
- Do not panic or take unnecessary risks, you do not want to increase your chances of getting hurt.
- Gather everything you can find that could help.
- Find a source of drinking water and foods that you can consume.
- Build a shelter.
9. Hypothermia
If you are caught in the middle of a large water body, bring your knees close up to your body and surround them with your arms. You will conserve your heat much longer.
10. Bears
To avoid confronting a bear, move within a group when hiking, make noise and always keep your eyes open. If a bear approaches you, do not panic. If it’s a grizzly, do not run, you risk boosting the predatory’s instinct of the animal. Pretend to be dead by covering your face and neck. If, however, you are dealing with a black bear, be imposing and make a lot of noise.
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12. Two is better than one!
Source: TheRichest
