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FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by AnonymousNarrat: 9:21am On Mar 09 |
Imagine this… You’re lost in the middle of a freezing forest. Your fingers are going numb. Your breath turns to ice. If you don’t act fast… you won’t make it through the night. Most people wouldn’t survive this… But YOU will. Because in the next few minutes, I’ll show you exactly what to do to stay alive. Miss even ONE step… and hypothermia could take over in minutes. Let’s get started—before it’s too late. FREEZING to Death? Do THIS to Stay Alive in the Wild! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgj5CRkmK1w [The First 10 Minutes – DO THIS IMMEDIATELY] The moment you realize you’re stranded in the freezing wild, time is your worst enemy. If your core temperature drops too low, your body will shut down. ✔ FIRST: STOP PANICKING. Running around burns energy and makes you sweat—which will freeze your clothes solid. Instead, breathe deeply and assess your surroundings. ✔ SECOND: CHECK YOUR CLOTHES. Wet? Take them off immediately. It may sound crazy, but wet clothes suck heat from your body 25 times faster than dry ones. If you have extra layers, swap them out. ✔ THIRD: FIND SHELTER NOW. Even if you think you can last, exposure will kill you faster than starvation. [The Life-Saving Shelter Trick] Now, you need to trap heat. Without shelter, the cold wind will strip away every bit of warmth. ✔ Option 1: A Simple Snow Cave. Yes, snow can save your life. If you dig a small hollow into deep snow, it will insulate you from the freezing air outside. ✔ Option 2: A Lean-To Shelter. Find a fallen tree or stack branches against a large rock. Cover it with pine needles, leaves, or ANYTHING that traps heat. ✔ Option 3: The Fire-Reflector Trick. Build a wall of logs behind your fire to bounce heat back toward you. This doubles your warmth and keeps the cold wind away. [Fire – Your #1 Survival Tool] Without fire, your survival chances drop to nearly zero. You need to make one, fast. ✔ The FASTEST Way to Start a Fire in the Snow: • If you have a lighter or matches, build your fire on a raised platform—snow will extinguish flames instantly if it melts beneath. • No lighter? Find dry bark, pine resin, or birch bark. These burn even in wet conditions. ✔ The Fire Placement Trick: • Always build your fire next to a large rock—it absorbs heat and radiates it back toward you. • The “Upside-Down Fire” Method lasts the longest and burns slow. Stack large logs at the bottom, smaller sticks on top, and light it from above. [Preventing Hypothermia – The Critical Signs] Hypothermia is the silent killer—you won’t even realize it’s happening. Here’s how to spot it before it’s too late. ✔ Stage 1: The Shivering Stops. This is NOT a good sign. When your body stops shivering, it means it’s giving up. ✔ Stage 2: Confusion & Clumsiness. If you suddenly feel warm or start unzipping your jacket, your brain is shutting down. ✔ Stage 3: You Feel “Sleepy.” This is your body preparing for shutdown. If you close your eyes, you may never wake up. If you feel any of these symptoms, you must get heat FAST. ✔ MOVE. JUMP. RUN. Your body generates heat through movement. If you’re too weak, curl into a ball inside your shelter. [The Last Resort – What If You Have NOTHING?] If you have zero gear, here’s how to create emergency survival heat. ✔ The “Leaf Jacket” Trick: Stuff ANY dry leaves, moss, or grass inside your clothing. This traps warm air and acts like insulation. ✔ The Body Heat Trick: If you’re with someone, huddle together. Skin-to-skin contact saves lives in extreme cold. ✔ Eat Snow? NO! It drops your core temperature dangerously fast. Always melt snow before drinking to preserve body heat. [Final Warning] Survival is about preparation. The best way to stay alive? Never get caught unprepared. Always pack a lighter, emergency blanket, and fire-starting kit. ✔ Now, here’s the question: If YOU were stranded in the freezing wild right now, could you survive? —- Seun lalasticlala Mynd44 prof800 erad Fynestboi olawalebabs Richiez 2 Likes
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Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by CJStarz: 2:50pm On Mar 09 |
Thank you. But tell us how we go take survive this hardship for Naija wey Tinubu dey put us through. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by princepee: 4:11pm On Mar 09 |
![]() ![]() This advise is not for African 11 Likes |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by fortunez1(m): 6:16pm On Mar 09 |
Nice |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by AnonymousNarrat: 6:20pm On Mar 09 |
princepee: No knowledge is ever wasted. Who knows? You might find yourself in Norway or Denmark etc in the next three years, and this knowledge could come in handy. 2 Likes |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by AnonymousNarrat: 6:23pm On Mar 09 |
CJStarz: Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” 1 Like |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by AnonymousNarrat: 6:24pm On Mar 09 |
fortunez1: Thank you! |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by keymatt(m): 7:31pm On Mar 09 |
Alright, how about survival techniques for urchiins on how to increase their below the bar IQ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by safarifarms(m): 7:54pm On Mar 09 |
Do we now have snow in Nigeria? |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by OKOATA(m): 8:23pm On Mar 09 |
safarifarms:Your name's safarifarm synonym to wanderer, this might safe you in the wild one day. Abi you no pray make you travel out? |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by AnonymousNarrat: 8:29pm On Mar 09 |
keymatt: What are urchiins? |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by AnonymousNarrat: 8:31pm On Mar 09 |
OKOATA: ![]()
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Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by AnonymousNarrat: 8:31pm On Mar 09 |
safarifarms: No!! |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by Houseofglam7(f): 8:57pm On Mar 09 |
👏🏼 Quite informative! |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by AnonymousNarrat: 9:01pm On Mar 09 |
Houseofglam7: Thank you. 1 Like |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by keymatt(m): 9:16pm On Mar 09 |
AnonymousNarrat:They are online residents who sacrificed their souls for APC, they specializes in posting rubbish online especially nairaland in support of their APC gods. ![]() |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by chiiraq802(m): 10:35pm On Mar 09 |
Wetin wan cari me go the wild ![]()
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Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by safarifarms(m): 10:36pm On Mar 09 |
OKOATA:Well safari is more like traveling to see wildlife mostly in Africa. If I do travel out, even if it is to see wildlife, I won't want to do that during the winter. During such cold months I'll prefer to be indoors where possible and I don't understand what will be making me wonder into forests or deserted areas with such cold. |
Re: FREEZING To Death? Do THIS To Stay Alive In The Wild! by AnonymousNarrat: 11:02pm On Mar 09 |
chiiraq802: Adventure and adrenaline-pumping experiences. |
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