+ChileHead Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I normally cache alone, which probably increases the danger level. Whether it be crossing a raging ice cold creek on a log, crossing a pond that you hope if fully frozen over, or climbing a tree to get that cache that's 20 feet up, there certainly are dangers in this sport. Have there ever been reports of somebody getting killed while out caching? Quote Link to comment
Dinoprophet Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 (edited) I believe there was a heat stroke or heart attack death while caching once, over a year ago. I've been searching the forums but can't find it. Edit: Here it is. It wasn't as long ago as I thought, just this past September. It looks like it was questionable whether he was actually caching. Edited February 19, 2004 by Dinoprophet Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I know of two. It can happen. Quote Link to comment
+SamLowrey Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 There is a special team of volunteers at geocaching that make any geocaching death look like an accident. They are a nefarious bunch who are motivated both by the preservation of geocaching's reputation and free GPSr's. So, the incidents go largely unreported. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I don't know about you guys but if I die while caching I won't be logging that one and you sure as heck won't know about it. But who knows maybe some of the forum suicide magic will rub off and I'll get to come back. Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I don't know about you guys but if I die while caching I won't be logging that one and you sure as heck won't know about it. But who knows maybe some of the forum suicide magic will rub off and I'll get to come back. LOL! Just refuse to go into the light.... Then again, if your body refuses to accept you back, do you go into geocaching limbo? Sn gans Quote Link to comment
+Imajika Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Just make sure to waypoint your car. Then you can avoid 'walking into the light', fire up the GPS and backtrack to your car. Quote Link to comment
+Draegon Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Opens up a whole new realm to the sport. *You have much more time to go hunting since you have no way to work. *No need to stop for rest, food, drink, bathroom, call the wife, etc... *Don't have to worry about staying on the trail or even on the ground. *Float in the air to get your best reception then sink to the ground and start searching. Quote Link to comment
+Sparky-Watts Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I often feel like I'm dead when I get back from caching.....if it weren't for that dang pulse and breathing, I'd be happy....... Quote Link to comment
+calvinrtvp Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Opens up a whole new realm to the sport. *You have much more time to go hunting since you have no way to work. *No need to stop for rest, food, drink, bathroom, call the wife, etc... *Don't have to worry about staying on the trail or even on the ground. *Float in the air to get your best reception then sink to the ground and start searching. Only problem is that you wouldn't be able to carry your GPSr! (doh!) Quote Link to comment
+Sparky-Watts Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Opens up a whole new realm to the sport. *You have much more time to go hunting since you have no way to work. *No need to stop for rest, food, drink, bathroom, call the wife, etc... *Don't have to worry about staying on the trail or even on the ground. *Float in the air to get your best reception then sink to the ground and start searching. Only problem is that you wouldn't be able to carry your GPSr! (doh!) But with death's release comes life's full knowledge....so you wouldn't need a GPSr.... Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I don't know about you guys but if I die while caching I won't be logging that one and you sure as heck won't know about it. But who knows maybe some of the forum suicide magic will rub off and I'll get to come back. LOL! Just refuse to go into the light.... Then again, if your body refuses to accept you back, do you go into geocaching limbo? Sn gans Snoogans, I think you're correct. If this happens, then the geocacher is only allowed to log locationless caches. Quote Link to comment
Colonel Mustard Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I don't know about you guys but if I die while caching I won't be logging that one and you sure as heck won't know about it. But who knows maybe some of the forum suicide magic will rub off and I'll get to come back. LOL! Just refuse to go into the light.... Then again, if your body refuses to accept you back, do you go into geocaching limbo? Sn gans Snoogans, I think you're correct. If this happens, then the geocacher is only allowed to log locationless caches. nawwww. That would be the ultimate virtual. There is an approver with higher authority. Quote Link to comment
+Doppler Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Have there ever been reports of somebody getting killed while out caching? Geocachers never die... they just get archived. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Fortunately he wasn't killed or badly harmed, but Criminal was in a car accident on his way back from a cache yesterday. Quote Link to comment
+The Weasel Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Fortunately he wasn't killed or badly harmed, but Criminal was in a car accident on his way back from a cache yesterday. Dang, I guess Criminal really will need that $30,000 after all. I guess this is one way to get an exterra!!! Glad your ok Criminal!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Fortunately he wasn't killed or badly harmed, but Criminal was in a car accident on his way back from a cache yesterday. Here's three views of the car. Quote Link to comment
+The Weasel Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Fortunately he wasn't killed or badly harmed, but Criminal was in a car accident on his way back from a cache yesterday. Here's three views of the car. Is it me, or do I not see any airbag deployment? Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 The airbag will not deploy for a side impact. Thankfully. Quote Link to comment
+joefrog Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Ouch! Dam glad you're okay!! Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Ouch! Dam glad you're okay!! Ouch Ditto. Glad you're nothing but sore. My wife was in a bad wreck a few years ago, but came out with only a badly broken arm. I passed the wreck site on the way to the hospital. I still flinch when I drive past the spot. Quote Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I'm pleased to hear you're ok. Shame about the car - it looks like a real mess. Quote Link to comment
+Mopar Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Glad your ok, Crim...... but if ya gotta total a car, ya picked a good one to total Quote Link to comment
+Halden Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 OUch! Hope all is well. Quote Link to comment
+woof n lulu Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Whiskey, Criminal...drink whiskey the next few days...you will still feel like crap, but you won't care Glad you are OK... Quote Link to comment
+PetenMike Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 With a sport this vast, I am sure that there has been at least 1, but is there really a way to confirm it unless it happened while someone else was there to know it? As for me, I am retired and have a severe heart condition that could, possibly end that way, and there are many times when I go caching alone. After all I am retired (due to the illness) and the rest of the family isnt. The fact is, I dont want to sit at home, and this is a great way to get some exercise so there are a few precautions everyone should take. 1. Be sure to mark your starting place so you can get back - you can always delete the waypoint later. 2. If you have a cell phone, and most of us do - DONT LEAVE IT IN THE CAR - take the thing with you - after all that is what it is for. 3. If you are going out alone, you might want to leave a list of cache locations you are going to visit on your desk where the computer is located so that if you dont return for some reason, someone will have a great search path to start with. 4. Whenever possible, do your caching with someone else. It is usually more fun anyway. 5. Dont go into places alone that you know arent exactly safe - like the wrong kind of neighborhood, etc. Historic sites in cities like mine are great places to visit, but the neighborhoods around them arent necessarily safe to be in alone. 6. The idea is to have fun so dont be stupid, if you are handicapped like me, and you are alone, go for the ones you know you can get, like a cool 1/1. Happy Hunting Quote Link to comment
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