Common sense not so common nowadays

[bob10]

Stranded men slept on car roof as crocodiles circled during Kimberley ordeal (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/stranded-men-slept-on-car-roof-as-crocodiles-circled-during-kimberley-ordeal/ar-BBFtiXp?ocid=spartandhp)

[V8Ian]

I bet there wasn't much sleeping going on. [biggrin]

[Saitch]

Funny you put this up, Bob, as I was thinking yesterday arvo that out of all the issues we humans are supposed, rightly or wrongly, to have broughr upon this planet, the decline of "Natural Selection " is surely a major blight on the human race, brought about by Government legislation,, do gooders etc. which means we have people among us who " wouldn't " naturally be here and some who " shouldn't " be here.

Steve

[trout1105]

These people were way out of their element here, That's why they came to grief .
What I can't understand is why on earth didn't they grab their gear on low tide and set up camp away from the crocks and mossies/sandflies, sleeping on top of the truck in this sort of situation is just stupidity.

[Wraithe]

As a kid I have seen what crocs will do to get a feed... There is no way I would have been within 200 metres of that shore line, let alone be on that vehicle...

Crocs will try to get onto a boat or swing at you if your near the edge of a vessel...

I watched a croc pull a full size bullock into the water by its back leg, the bullock was screaming that loud it sounded like it was only 10 feet away and we where 300 metres from shore with the main engine running...

[bob10]

I bet there wasn't much sleeping going on. [biggrin]


To top it off, they had a dog with them. Comfort food for a crocodile.

[jonesfam]

These people were way out of their element here, That's why they came to grief .
What I can't understand is why on earth didn't they grab their gear on low tide and set up camp away from the crocks and mossies/sandflies, sleeping on top of the truck in this sort of situation is just stupidity.

Aren't we always told to "Stay with the car." if broken down or bogged?

[Eevo]

maybe he had crocodile clips on his jumper cables

[trout1105]

Aren't we always told to "Stay with the car." if broken down or bogged?

I am not advocating abandoning the car, I am saying that moving away from the shoreline and away from the very real danger of getting eaten by a Crock is a far better option in their particular situation and they would still be in the general area so that they could be found and rescued.
In all reality if the crock wanted to feed on those fools then climbing on top of that ute at high tide would present absolutely NO barrier to the crock whatsoever, Moving away from the shoreline is the most effective way to make sure you don't become crock tucker.
Not only would moving off the beach be safer it would also allow the people to find some shade to slow down the effects of dehydration which in reality is the biggest danger facing people in these sorts of situations.
Maybe people that want to venture out of their comfort zone in the city should at least learn a few basic survival skills "Before" they venture out.

[V8Ian]

To top it off, they had a dog with them. Comfort food for a crocodile.
A woof duck? [bigwhistle]

[Bearman]

Probably a shame the crocs didn't get them. I saw the story on TV tonight and couldn't help but think Darwin's theory is correct.

[trout1105]

Probably a shame the crocs didn't get them. I saw the story on TV tonight and couldn't help but think Darwin's theory is correct.

I just watched that story and it just goes to show that you can't fix Stupid [bigwhistle]

Fishing mates stranded in Kimberley as crocs close in (https://www.msn.com/en-au/video/watch/fishing-mates-stranded-in-kimberley-as-crocs-close-in/vi-BBFwXp4?ocid=spartanntp)

[Fatso]

See the experts are out in force , unless you know the real events of what took place here your comments are circcumstantial , the media will beat up anything to sell air time . Not sure suggesting they should be croc bait is warranted .

From my old flying days any landing you walk away from was a good landing , anyone familiar with tides in this part of the coast will know how easy it can be to get it wrong .