You've probably watched a ton of movies about being trapped in a deserted island to have an idea how hard it is to be in that situation. And although living in a beautiful stretch of beach for a few days doesn't seem so bad, getting stuck in a deserted island is an entirely different concept.
Although the chances of getting stuck in a deserted island doesn't seem that likely, it's still a good idea to know a few things about island survival, especially if you love exploring the sea. Here are some handy tips to keep in mind to survive in a deserted island:
Salvage anything you can find. One of the common causes to get trapped in an island is when your ship or boat capsizes. If you're lucky enough to survive, make sure to gather anything from the vessel before it completely sinks. You can use these tools to help you adapt to your surroundings, and it doesn't matter what. Anything is helpful in this type of situation.
Find a source of water. You must accept that island rescue may not come as fast you wish, so to survive a couple of days in an island by yourself, finding a source of water should be your top priority. Be grateful if the island you're stuck in is full of vegetation inland. Venture out and look for little streams of fresh water and collect as much as you can. Rain water is good, too.
Avoid sustaining injury as much as possible. Even a simple wound or scratch can be deadly if you're stuck with no medical supplies in a deserted island. The weather conditions are enough to make a simple wound go septic, so always be careful to not injure yourself at any cost. Gangrene is not pretty.
Find sources of food. There are plenty of food sources in an island. Fish and shellfish are bountiful and they're often easy enough to catch. Just make sure to cook them as much as possible to avoid food poisoning. Also remember to only eat shellfish that are hard to open. The easy ones are most likely dead and unsafe to eat. For greens, be careful of what you choose to eat. Some tropical plants can be poisonous.
Don't panic. And lastly, do not panic. You will just lose energy and time spending hours bawling and getting frustrated about your situation. Yes, you're unlucky, but your chances of survival will greatly depend on you keeping a clear and level head at all times. You will not be able to think clearly if you let panic overcome your mind, so take a deep breath, assess your surroundings, and do whatever you can to survive.
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