Re: Stivers tried to get rescuers attention

Betsy wrote:
Just saw a news broadcast on this story. A reporter hiked up to the site where the RV was stuck. The snow was up to his belly. Very difficult getting far. They showed all the things the family did to try to get the attention of resuers. They put out squares of aluminum foil as reflectors, long strings of red string or plastic leading down to the main road, they burned some things, including perhaps a small building at the airstrip. The family has not confirmed they are the ones who burned it, but investigators think yes. I am thinking the family doesn't want to admit if for liability reasons, and I can't say that I blame them.

Anyway, just wanted people to know that they were not just sitting around doing nothing. They were trying to save themselves and doing some of the things suggested here.

Betsy



I really thought they might have done things. ANYONE would have. Then a story was posted that they said they "read and watched TV", so I am really confused about what was and was not done.

I will say, it is really hard to start and maintain a roaring fire in deep snow (especially if it is windy and if it keeps snowing) it is really hard to do. Plus, you need a SMOKEY fire to attract attention. Kris said burn a tire, and that is a good idea - that will create black smoke. But you need to be sure you don't burn something you may need later.


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