I’m a pretty cheerful person, and I always try to avoid unnecessary anxiety if I can. That said, it’s always good to have a plan for what to do in a bad situation, or to at least know that you have the skills to find a way out.
There are a handful of great tricks to have up your sleeve if you ever need them. For example, you can use this genius technique to free yourself from duct tape, and it’s a great idea to turn your old pill bottles into a few of these mini survival kits to stash in your purse, desk, and car.
Preparation like this has the potential to save your life. Former Boy Scout Kerry Packer learned this the hard way this past week, after he saved his own life by falling back on his childhood motto, “Be prepared.”
The young man was driving through central Texas when his car washed away on a sudden wave of flood water, with Mr. Packer still inside. Keeping calm, he managed to grab a passing tree branch, and hoist himself free of the vehicle and into the relative safety of a tree.
And there he stayed, capturing footage with his camera, speaking to his wife, and even conducting an interview with a pair of news anchors, who were shocked to learn that he was still perched 20 feet above the floodwaters. Check out the video below to learn more about Kerry Packer’s incredible ordeal.
And if you were stunned by this young man’s bravery, please SHARE to demonstrate the importance of being prepared at all times!
