In brief:
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❝ The largest percentage of SOS triggers this year came from adventurers who were out hiking or backpacking. The next highest number of SOS triggers came from driving and motorcycling incidents. This emphasizes the importance of having an inReach on hand for everyday “just in case” situations, such as witnessing or being involved in a motor vehicle accident, experiencing mechanical issues outside of cellphone service or encountering adverse weather while driving.
In 2023, we saw the biggest increases in driving-related SOS incidents, followed by climbing/mountaineering and fishing. Other common activities include boating, snowmobiling, camping, hunting, skiing/snowboarding, off-roading and more. ❞
❝ Conclusions
The detection rate of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from the hands of healthy individuals was extremely low, and no viable viruses were detected. These results suggest that the risk of contact transmission via hands in a community setting is extremely rare. ❞
❝ The inquest, which began on January 4 this year, has heard Ben’s family were lied to with suggestions the ‘approach’ initially taken by The Scout Association was to blame the boy for the tragedy amid worries over ‘reputational damage’ to the organisation. ❞
❝ Well, that’s it for now. I’m sorry the answer wasn’t simpler, but at least it all has a simple outcome: enough money and time for all the travel and adventure I care to do. ❞
Visible Procrastinations 