Self-Rescue:

Self-Rescue: Once you have your situation under control, you must determine if it is best to stay at your current location or self-rescue. This is best with a plane crash or other evet that is likely to initiate a rescue attempt. If you reasonably expect rescuers, you want to make it as easy as possible to find you and a crash site is much more visible than a person.

Staying put is best with a plane crash or other event that is likely to initiate a rescue attempt. If you reasonably expect rescuers, you want to make it as easy as possible to find you and a crash site is much more visible than a person.

In some situations it may not be safe to remain at your original location. After three days to a week, searches will often come to an end. You may eventually have to make your way to safety on your own. You must make a determination of when self-rescue is the appropriate choice. Before leaving your original site, clearly mark it and leave an indication of which way you went.