Could be that more recordists get seriously hurt tripping over stumps
than by all wild animals combined? Perhaps critical to recall this
time of year in the Northern hemisphere when any surface can quickly
become treacherously slick.
For urban living, many public heath experts profess that safety
involves awareness of a few, key signs of possible danger and
learning to play down fear. The reactions to danger by sound
recordists in this string support this wisdom.
Being safe can lead to new perceptions. For example, I used to tramp
and stumble through the woods at night with a flashlight until one
night Rich Peet headed out with me sans lighting gear. He suggested
trying it "au natural" learning to use my night vision and auditory
navigation. He was right. I feel I'm safer with my new skills. When
my son became scared in the woods one black night, Rich put it this
way, "The only two things you need to worry about in the woods are
bad footing and humans in bad moods." Rob D.
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