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Hikers rescued after following non-existent trail on Google Maps::It was unclear how the trail in British Columbia had appeared on Google Maps in the first place.

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[–] Syd@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Are you suggesting people bring miles of brightly colored line?

[–] Angry_Maple@sh.itjust.works 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

I'd trust it over a map that's inaccurate, tbh. Otherwise, research, research, research.

ETA: To me, a large part of this is situational awareness. There is almost nothing that would make me trek deep into woods on an unfamiliar path, without being as prepared as possible. You can only see so many deaths happening before it makes a mark on you. Life over convenience, personally.

I also agree with the other person who said this stuff should be taught in school.

[–] Syd@lemm.ee 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What you'd want is a compass and easily identifiable landmarks. You can make identifiable marks as you blaze a trail, breaking branches or marking trees, hopefully avoiding marring the bark. Generally you'll be following a game trail anyway, it's likely the easiest path to take.

[–] Angry_Maple@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

Yes, but I still wouldn't trust a map that doesn't match what I'm seeing.

I agree with you completely