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People who survive in extreme circumstances

Written by Md. Arshad Hossain Lumiar

Imagine you are one of the very enthusiastic and obviously energetic person,
and you always love to learn something from daring experiences. How would you
survive when you find that you had been in a big trouble and had no prior idea
how to deal with them? Isn’t it the right moment to think a while and make up
your mind what trouble may arrive on the way of your further venture out there.
A. The difficulties people encounter mainly are given below:

1. Getting lost: Some people have fantastic spatial awareness, others not so
much, but most people have got lost at least once in their life. It can be a
horrible feeling — your heart beating faster as the panic starts to rise. You
can get lost anywhere: a supermarket, airport, town center or in the
wilderness. With modern technology this is one of the easier travel
problems to avoid. In the past you'd need a map for each country.
Nowadays almost everyone has a smartphone. Before you leave, download
Google Maps and then download the offline map for whichever cities you'll
be visiting. The offline maps are tiny — normally between 20 to 50mb.
2. Getting mugged: In nearly 20 years I've only been mugged four times. Two
of them were in my hometown, minutes from my house. Some countries
are more dangerous than others. It's important to check for any
government warnings before you visit. It's also advisable to check Facebook
groups and other forums for the opinions of other travelers. A word of
advice though — don't believe everything you read. If I'd listened to every
bit of advice about South America I never would have got on the plane. I've
read hundreds of horror stories about Brazil yet I lived there for over a year
without a single problem. There are lots of articles about how to stay safe
when traveling, but what should you do if you actually get attacked?
3. Losing your phone: This may seem like a silly one to add to a list of travel
problems. Why not a camera? Laptop? Bag? Because most people do
everything through their phone. I had a phone stolen recently in Argentina.
Without it I couldn't: Tell the time, top up my prepay debit card, find the
nearest police station, alert my family that it had been stolen, access my

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 travel e-tickets, cancel my contract, tell anybody about it because my
translator was on my phone, I had to use the public computer in the hostel,
which then caused all kinds of security alerts with my online accounts.
Logging in from a foreign computer usually requires answering additional
security questions, and then they helpfully offer to text a code to your
phone. Not helpful when the phone is lost! Make sure you: know all your
passwords, update all your account details before leaving, have a backup
email address to receive those annoying security codes.This is one of the
more common travel problems as mobile phones are big business all over
the world. Your shiny new iPhone could be a year's worth of wages for a
local. The solution is to use common sense and not wave it around in
public. As with all valuables, keep them out of plain sight and, wherever
possible, on your person or locked in a safe.
4. Getting sick: Sickness comes in many forms when you're traveling. Like as:

 Travel sickness :Travel sickness is caused when signals from your inner ear
don't match up with your visual signals. For some people it happens every
time they travel. Others only suffer on certain types of transport. I used to
hate buses. The smell of the engine and the rocking motion would cause
me to hold my breath. This was a problem for any trip longer than 30
seconds. If you don't have travel sickness medication then there are a few
things you can try. First I would try and limit the stimulation. Looking out
the window at the passing buildings made me worse, so I would focus on
the chair in front and focus on my breathing. For other people the opposite
is true. Distract yourself and take your mind off the feeling, either via
conversation, music, counting things out the window, etc. Replace the
sensory malfunction with another sensory input. If you can get access to
fresh air and a drink of water then hopefully you can calm the feeling and
focus on other happier thoughts.

 Jet lag : This is one of the lesser travel problems. While many people use jet
lag just to mean tired, it is an actual condition. It's caused when your
natural body clock gets out of sync after crossing time zones. Your body still
thinks it's one time but the world is operating at a different time. When I
flew to Australia I was woken at 2am by the flight attendant with my
dinner. A Thai green curry at 2 o'clock in the morning might sound great
after a night of partying, but not when you're stuck on a plane. For the
flight staff it was the normal dinner time, but my digestive system didn't
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 agree. Symptoms of jet lag can include tiredness or restlessness and an
inability to sleep. There are a few different approaches to getting over it.
You can either try and sleep it off, but this could mean missing time at the
start of your trip. I prefer exercise. When you get to your destination try
and be as active as possible. Go out, walk a lot, get lots of fresh air. I don't
recommend alcohol as this can mess with your body clock even more. If
you arrive in the middle of the night and can't walk around, relax. Meditate,
read a book or something which doesn't involve lots of stimulation.

 Insect bites : While some bites can just be itchy or a slight annoyance,
others can be quite dangerous. If you're going to a place where mosquitoes
or other bugs are known to bite, wrap up. Better than any repellant is a
layer of clothing. If you do get bitten try not to scratch. Easier said than
done, but this can lead to worse problems. I am a magnet for biting insects,
from fire ants in Costa Rica to mbutu in Paraguay to mosquitoes anywhere
in the world. When I step off the plane, it's insect party time. I always carry
a good, non-toxic repellant plus some essential oils to treat the itching for
when I do get bitten. It's also important to know the active times for the
insects. They vary around the world so get local advice, but most
mosquitoes are active from dusk and dawn. Try to avoid being out at these
times. If you are, make sure you're covered up or wearing a good repellant.
If you get bitten and start to feel sick, seek medical advice immediately.

 Sunburn : Even if it's cloudy, wear protector! Check the weather conditions
before you travel and especially the UV levels. A cloudy sky can still
produce dangerous levels of UV, and that's what does the real damage.
Apply 30 minutes before going out and then every two hours afterwards. If
you're swimming or sweating then go crazy and do it every hour. The saying
"less is more" does NOT apply to suncream! The effects of sunburn can be
horrendous. I was unable to walk for two days after thinking I was safe on a
cloudy day. It felt like I'd been hit by a car... it was absolute agony for 48
hours. If you have access to aloe vera, use it! It works miracles for sunburn.
If you don't have any then keep the burn cool without applying ice directly.
Or even better yet, don't get sunburn! Prevention is much less painful than
treatment. Sunburn is one of the travel problems with lasting effects so try
and avoid it at all costs.

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 Food poisoning : Food poisoning is a travel problem that can strike at any
moment. Symptoms can include nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting or
diarrhea. If it's bad then it can hit you within hours of eating or drinking the
contaminated thing. Anti-diarrhea tablets can be a lifesaver... literally.
Before traveling anywhere I always pack toilet paper. I consider it almost as
important as my passport. That may sound dramatic but I've been in some
sticky situations before. If you develop food poisoning then you'll
understand. While I mentioned diarrhea tablets earlier I only use them as a
last resort. This is your bodies way of clearing the contaminate from your
body. Let the body clean itself. This may mean a day or two by the toilet,
but at least you'll be clear afterwards. Drink plenty of fluids but avoid dairy
and alcohol. Once you start to feel a little better then start with soups or
broths and build back up to solid foods.

5. Not speaking the language : This is a travel problem I've lived with for
years. Not being able to communicate with the people around you can lead
to all kinds of emotions: Loneliness, Anger, Frustration, Determination,
Elation, Encouragement. Hopefully you noticed how that list went from
negative to positive. While being unable to speak the local language can
cause lots of negative emotions, it can also be the catalyst to greatness.
Body language, sign language, gestures and smiles. They are all powerful
ways to communicate. Use every single one of them. If you're afraid of
speaking new languages abroad, don't shy away from meeting new people
because you don't know words. Use these other forms of communication
as an ice-breaker. Study languages as much as you can before you travel.
It's an incredible form of respect that will be appreciated worldwide if you
make the effort. Even if it's just a few words or phrases it will help. There
are hundreds of apps, guides and language programs you can try. The best
way to learn a language while traveling? Speak. It can be slow, painful or
lead to lots of laughter. It all depends on what attitude you approach it
with. While some languages are much harder to grasp than others, a lack of
words is a travel problem with an easy solution.
6. Loneliness : Loneliness is not one of the travel problems which affects
everyone, but when it strikes it can be the worst problem imaginable.
There's no single trigger. It doesn't just affect people who suffer from
depression or emotional people. No matter how strong or independent you
are, loneliness can set in and ruin your trip. It's important to be aware of
your feelings. A sudden change in circumstances can really change your
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 attitude to traveling. If things start going wrong and you don't address
them then they can spiral out of control. Being apart from loved ones for an
extended period of time is the classic reason, but it can also be as simple as
missing a birthday or having nobody to share a special moment with. These
small things can add up and really weigh on your mind. If it gets to a certain
level you could be tempted to cancel your trip and go back to your previous
life. Traveling asks you to step out of your out of your comfort zone and,
without enough positive reinforcement, it can become overwhelming.
There's no easy cure for loneliness. Humans are sociable creatures by
design so the easiest solution is to reach out. The saying "You're never
alone when you're traveling" is mostly true. Unless you're way out in the
wild then chances are you'll be able to speak to somebody. Speak to your
Worldpackers host or other travelers. I'm not saying pour your heart out or
cry on their shoulder, but you can if it helps. Depending on your emotional
state it may only require a smile, hug or a beer with like-minded people. If
that doesn't help then contact the Worldpackers support team. They're all
experienced travelers who've lived the travel life. They've all experienced
these travel problems and can offer assurance and support. When you're
traveling with Worldpackers experiences, you're NEVER alone.
7. Running out of money : This can be a major problem which you'll definitely
want to avoid. Unexpected things do happen though. Things break,
unexpected charges come up, plans change and emergencies happen. It's
impossible to account for every eventuality. Before you travel research the
country you're visiting. You want to have an idea of the general cost of
living so you can budget properly. Save as much money as possible, and
always try and have an emergency fund which you don't touch. This can be
a credit card or savings account. It should have enough money in for a
return flight — that's the last resort should an emergency happen and you
need to return home. Traveling can be expensive so make sure you read
about how to save money while traveling, and it's also worth thinking about
making money while you travel. Unless you have a huge amount of money
saved up or you've mastered how to travel on a budget, it can disappear
quite quickly. The Worldpackers Academy has some great material about
creative ways to make money while you travel.
8. Missing flights : This all depends on whose fault it was — yours or the
airline. If it's your fault, there's very little that can be done. 99% of the time
this is one of the travel problems with a simple solution. Always arrive in

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 plenty of time. If you think there's even a possibility you won't make it then
check the rescheduling rules for your ticket. If you do miss the flight and it
was all your own fault then it's time to beg. Airlines have no obligation to
help you if it was your fault. All you can do is explain to the staff in a calm,
reasonable manner what happened. Don't shout at them. As emotional as
you may be, it wasn't their fault. They're just doing their job, so don't be
rude to the airline staff. If you can get on the next flight, all good. If not,
and you may not be able to fly for a while, it's time to start thinking about
the additional things you've booked. Are you going straight to a
Worldpackers host? If so, message them and make them aware of the
situation. If you have an Airbnb, hostel or tour, do the same. Don't let the
missed flight snowball and ruin everything. If it wasn't your fault you
missed the flight, now you have options. Different countries have different
rules. Speak to the airline staff and, once again, be calm and reasonable.
Some airlines will offer compensation, a free hotel or a free upgrade. It all
depends on the individual situation. I missed a flight transfer in Panama and
ended up with a free stay in a 5-Star Hilton Hotel. Admittedly it was only for
5 hours, but it was a nice surprise. A missed flight isn't the end of the world.
Take it as a travel lesson to learn from.
9. Baggage not arriving : This is one of those infuriating surprise travel
problems. You check your bags in, get the boarding pass, enjoy the flight
and then your bags don't arrive with you. This happened to me and I was
devastated! Luckily it happened on the return trip so I could just go home
and wait for the bags to arrive. They eventually did three days later. If it
happens on the outbound flight it's a different story. According to
AirfaireWatchdog, "On average, airlines lose around two bags for every
1,000 passengers, and that includes bags that are temporarily misplaced."
That's a disturbingly high number. Certain airlines are better than others so
do some research before booking your flight. Even with all the research in
the world it's still possible to be the unlucky one. There's absolutely no way
to predict it. While you can't predict the future, you can be prepared. Take
a change of clothes in your carry-on luggage. I also always carry my
toiletries bag with me. This way if my big rucksack goes missing I have
something to change into and a way to freshen up. It's a huge
inconvenience, but you can survive. If your bags don't arrive be sure to
speak with the airline staff and find out the procedure. You may have to
phone them or they call you. Some airlines deliver misplaced bags to your

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 hostel while others need you to go and collect it. Before you leave the
airport make sure you know the exact procedure, they have your details
and you have theirs.
10.Breaking up with a partner : A common travel problem is the breakdown of
relationships. As we mentioned before, travel takes you out of your
comfort zone. This can lead to stress and frustration. If you're traveling with
a partner this can be magnified. It doesn't matter if it's a girlfriend,
boyfriend, best friend or family member, disagreements happen. When
you're living in each other's pockets 24/7 there are more opportunities for
these disagreements to happen. The anticipation of traveling is an
incredible time. Whoever you're going with, it's an exciting time to plan,
look at photos, make bucket lists and fantasize about the incredible
adventures to come. The reality can be quite different as you discover
hidden personality traits and different approaches to problem-solving. My
advice for traveling with a partner is to be honest and to compromise, but
don't compromise your happiness. If you really want to do something or go
somewhere and the other doesn't, talk about it. The breakdown of most
relationships occurs when there's a lack of communication. It may not work
for all travel partners but don't be afraid to separate and meet again a few
days, weeks or months later. That short break could be the spark you need
to rekindle the fire. For romantic partners I recommend brutal honesty. The
second a problem arises, talk about it. Don't let anything fester. Read my
guide to couple travel for more detailed information about taking your
relationship on the road. That concludes my list of the most common travel
problems and ways to avoid them. Every problem has a solution. If you
travel for long enough you'll experience all 10 of these and more. Does that
mean you should avoid traveling to avoid these problems? Absolutely not!
The benefits of travel far outweigh the negatives. Once you've had these
experiences you'll be better equipped to handle whatever life throws at
you, either on the road or back at home. These 'problems' will make you
stronger, more resourceful and much more resilient.
11.Overpacking: It’s tempting to bring outfits for every possible occasion, but
it makes it difficult to haul your luggage around, and you may get stuck with
high baggage fees for accidentally exceeding the weight limit. Instead, pack
your bag as usual, then take out half the clothes you originally planned. You
won’t wear all of them, you don’t have to sacrifice style, and you can
always do some laundry on the road.

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B. 20 tips you must know how to survive. They are given below :

1. Outsmart Wildlife : If you come face-to-face with a wild animal, the natural
response is to bolt, but that can trigger the animal's predatory instinct. On
July 6, 2011, Brian Matayoshi, 57, and his wife, Marylyn, 58, were hiking in
Yellowstone National Park when they came upon a grizzly bear and fled,
screaming. Brian was bitten and clawed to death; Marylyn, who had
stopped and crouched behind a tree, was approached by the bear but left
unharmed.
2. Don’t mess with vending machines : You skipped lunch. You need a snack.
You insert money into a vending machine, press the buttons, and nothing
comes out. You get mad.
3. Stay on the dock : On May 20, 2013, Kyle McGonigle was on a dock on
Kentucky's Rough River Lake. A dog swimming nearby yelped, and
McGonigle, 36, saw that it was struggling to stay above water. He dove in to
save the dog, but both he and the animal drowned, victims of electric-shock
drowning (ESD). Cords plugged into an outlet on the dock had slipped into
the water and electrified it.
4. Keep it on the dirt : On the morning of July 14, 2013, Taylor Fails, 20,
turned left in his 2004 Yamaha Rhino ATV at a paved intersection near his
Las Vegas–area home. The high-traction tire treads gripped the road and
the vehicle flipped, ejecting Fails and a 22-year-old passenger. Fails died at
the scene; the passenger sustained minor injuries.
5. Mow on the level : Whirring blades are the obvious hazard. But most
lawnmower-related deaths result from riding mowers flipping over on a
slope and crushing the drivers.
6. Beware low head dams : Found on small or moderate-size streams and
rivers, low-head dams are used to regulate water flow or prevent invasive
species from swimming upstream. But watch out. "They're called drowning
machines because they could not be designed better to drown people,"
says Kevin Colburn of American Whitewater, a nonprofit whitewater
preservation group. To a boater heading downstream, the dams look like a
single line of flat reflective water. But water rushing over the dam creates a
spinning cylinder of water that can trap a capsized boater.
7. Don’t hold your breath : If you want to take a long swim underwater, the
trick is to breathe in and out a few times and take a big gulp of air before
you submerge. Right? Dead wrong. Hyperventilating not only doesn't
increase the oxygen in your blood, it also decreases the amount of CO 2, the
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 compound that informs the brain of the need to breathe. Without that
natural signal, you may hold your breath until you pass out and drown. This
is known as shallow-water blackout.
8. Keep your footing : One mistake is responsible for about half of all ladder
accidents: carrying something while climbing.
9. Ford carefully : A shallow stream can pack a surprising amount of force,
making fording extremely dangerous. Once you've been knocked off your
feet, you can get dragged down by the weight of your gear, strike rocks in
the water, or succumb to hypothermia.
10.Land straight : You have successfully negotiated free fall, deployed your
canopy, and are about to touch down. Safe? Nope. Inexperienced solo
jumpers trying to avoid an obstacle at the last minute, or experienced
skydivers looking for a thrill, might sometimes pull a toggle and enter a low-
hook turn. "If you make that turn too low, your parachute doesn't have
time to level out," says Nancy Koreen of the United States Parachute
Association. Instead, with your weight far out from the canopy, you'll swing
down like a wrecking ball.
11.Stay warm and dry : Cold is a deceptive menace—most fatal hypothermia
cases occur when it isn't excessively cold, from 30 to 50 degrees
Fahrenheit. Wet clothes compound the effect of the temperature.
12.Let leaning trees stand : The motorized blade isn't always the most
dangerous thing about using a chain saw. Trees contain enormous amounts
of energy that can release in ways both surprising and lethal. If a tree
stands at an angle, it becomes top-heavy and transfers energy lower in the
trunk. When sawed, it can shatter midcut and create a so-called barber
chair. The fibers split vertically, and the rearward half pivots backward. "It's
very violent and it's very quick," says Mark Chisholm, chief executive of
New Jersey Arborists.
13.Dodge line drives : America's national pastime may seem a gentle pursuit,
but it is not without its fatal hazards. The 2008 book Death at the Ballpark:
A Comprehensive Study of Game-Related Fatalities, 1862–2007 catalogs
deaths that have occurred while people were playing, watching, or
officiating at baseball games. Among the causes is commotio cordis, a
concussion of the heart that leads to ventrical fibrillation when the chest is
struck during a critical 10- to 30-millisecond moment between heartbeats.
About 50 percent of all victims are athletes (and the vast majority of these

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 are male) engaging in sports that also include ice hockey and lacrosse, the
U.S. National Commotio Cordis Registry reports.
14.Climb with care : Accidental shootings are an obvious hazard of hunting,
but guess what's just as bad: trees. "A tree stand hung 20 feet in the air
should be treated like a loaded gun, because it is every bit as dangerous,"
says Marilyn Bentz, executive director of the National Bow hunter
Educational Foundation. Most tree-stand accidents occur while a hunter is
climbing, she says.
15.Avoid cliffing out : Hikers out for a scramble may end up on an
uncomfortably steep patch and, finding it easier to climb up than down,
keep ascending until they "cliff out," unable to go either forward or back.
Spending a night freezing on a rock face waiting to be rescued is no fun, but
the alternative is worse.
16.Don’t drink too much : We all know that dehydration can be dangerous,
leading to dizziness, seizures, and death, but drinking too much water can
be just as bad. In 2002, 28-year-old runner Cynthia Lucero collapsed
midway through the Boston Marathon. Rushed to a hospital, she fell into a
coma and died. In the aftermath it emerged that she had drunk large
amounts along the run. The excess liquid in her system induced a syndrome
called exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH), in which an imbalance in
the body's sodium levels creates a dangerous swelling of the brain.
17.Use generators safely : After Hurricane Sandy, many homeowners used
portable generators to replace lost power, leaving the machines running
overnight and allowing odorless carbon monoxide to waft inside. The gas
induces dizziness, headaches, and nausea in people who are awake, but
"when people go to sleep with a generator running, there's no chance for
them to realize that something's wrong," says Brett Brenner, president of
the Electrical Safety Foundation International.
18.Don’t slip - slide away : Hikers on a glacier or in areas where patches of
snow remain above the tree line may be tempted to speed downhill by
sliding, or glissading. Bad idea: A gentle glide can easily lead to an
unstoppable plummet. In 2005 climber Patrick Wang, 27, died on
California's Mount Whitney while glissading off the summit; he slid 300 feet
before falling off a 1000-foot cliff.
19.Go with the flow : The tourist season got off to a grisly start this year in
Gulf Shores, Ala. During a two-day period in early June, four men drowned
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 invisible, not even roiling the surface. Rip currents occur when water
rushing back from the shoreline is channeled through a narrow gap
between two sand bars, accelerating the outward flow.
20.Beat the heat : A rock formation in Utah called The Wave is remote and
beautiful, but also arid and sweltering. This past July a couple hiking the
area were found dead after the afternoon heat overwhelmed them.
Scarcely three weeks later, a 27-year-old woman collapsed while hiking The
Wave with her husband and died before he could get help.

The ways that we can get rescued from dangerous points are given below:

Incidences of wildlife species like leopards (Panthera pardus) and tigers (Panthera
tigris) straying into human habitations have been on the rise in several states of
India. Usually, a mob gathers within seconds of the large carnivores being
cornered. Since these animals are seen as an imminent threat to human life and
property, the retaliatory attitude of the emotion-fuelled mob forces often results
in brutally killing, injuring or burning them. The risk becomes even higher when
the uncontrollable crowd turns the incident into a public spectacle, thereby
further agitating the already frightened animal, which ultimately resorts to
attacking people in self-defense. Thus, while rescue operations are performed
during such wildlife emergencies, it is usually the crowd management that
becomes a more prominent part of the challenge than the actual animal rescue.

As a remedial measure, the National Board of Wildlife has recommended that

state governments use Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to prohibit
the gathering of a crowd during wildlife emergencies. When imposed, Section 144
of the CrPC prohibits the assembly of five or more people at any site, thus
allowing adequate space for the forest department emergency response (ER) to
operate smoothly. Although imposing Section 144 in such situations is useful, the
reality is that mandating Section 144 alone cannot sufficiently help in effectively
dealing with the numerous dynamics associated with such wildlife emergencies.
In addition to having proper crowd-control procedures, it is critical to emphasise
on having mechanisms for the timely execution of rescue operations to avoid any
further chaos. At the same time, changing public attitude towards wildlife/wildlife
encounters whereby they are more engaged and aware of rescue agencies and
procedures is also important. This would ensure that the spontaneous response
from the general public upon wildlife sighting eventually see a shift from
panicking and attacking, to that of rescuing the animal.
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 Story writing: Lost
I didn't know where I was. I didn't know how I got there, or how I was going to get
out, all I knew was that I was lost! I looked around, it was so dark that I couldn't
see my outstretched hand in front of me but I could smell the musty smell of
damp wood. I assumed I was in a forest in England but something told me I could
be mistaken, something slithered past my leg hissing as it passed. I was terrified,
my heart pounded in my chest as I tried to keep as still as possible until I was
certain that I was safe! It was at this point I realised I wasn't safe at all, I wasn't in
a wood, I was in a rainforest and I had no idea where... I began to run, as fast as
my legs could carry me over the leaf littered floor, trampling on bugs as I went
only stopping when I reached the edge of the forest, here I collapsed exhausted,
afraid and alone.

As I lay next to the pool I heard a noise, this time it wasn't a hissing noise, it was
something much louder and whatever it was, it was getting closer! I lay trembling
with fear, adrenalin pumping round my body. I closed my eyes hoping, praying,
whatever it was that was making the horrific noises, would soon go away. How
wrong could I have been? Closer and closer the noise crept. The adrenalin
pumping round my body faster and faster. My fists clenched tighter and tighter, I
waited. Then suddenly the noise stopped suspiciously, I turned myself over with
all my might but I didn't dare open my eyes, I didn't think I could stomach the
horror that would stand before me. Nothing happened, I gulped, the cautiously I
opened my eyes and quickly shut them again. I couldn't believe what I saw.
Nothing! I was sure I had heard a noise, and was sure that it was getting closer
and closer. It was too real. The noise started again.

All different shades of green, dark, light, dull and bright. All mixed together to
make one huge canvas of colour. Whilst climbing down the rocks by the side of
the waterfall I heard the noise again. It gave me a fright and I lost my grip on the
rocks and fell, to what I thought to be my death. But no it was to my advantage as
I woke at the foot of the cliff I could feel my legs. I was so happy. So happy in fact I
hadn't noticed that the creature or whatever was in the jungle was making its way
towards me. I didn't even need to turn round, I heard its growl, smelt its putrid
breath, felt the ground tremble beneath my body, I picked myself up, and ran... I
ran as fast as I could across mud, grass, leaves, creatures, roots and fallen trees,
my heart beating so fast I could hear it ringing in my ears, I ran still faster through
trees and bushes until finally the creature could not be heard or seen, all that
surrounded me was silence, in fact you could hear a pin drop!