This month, The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) launched a campaign to raise awareness of how to call 999 when you are too frightened to speak out loud. The advice applies to all situations – whether you are trapped in a violent or abusive situation situation at home, in a building with an intruder […]
Fresh after our last blog article which featured survivalist children, another awesome happy-ending story about another small child surviving the wilderness appeared last week in the media and we could not resist sharing it. Five year old Benjamin Sanchez got separated from his family during a day trip walking in the El Salado desert in […]
We love a good survival story. We especially love good survival stories that feature children or pets. And we particularly enjoy good survival stories that demonstrate how important it is for even young children to learn basic survival skills. In this case, the local police speculated that the survival of the two young girls central […]
February is the time of year when we start eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring, while all around us it still looks very much like winter. The weather is unpredictable, swinging between surprisingly warm sunshine, sudden hailstorms and icy winds. The mud is at its heaviest, the ground is waterlogged and much of the plant […]
In just a few weeks time, Brexit day is upon us. The UK is set to leave the EU on Friday 29th March 2019 and nobody knows what will happen yet. Even more concerning, even at the time of writing it is unclear whether we will leave with or without a deal. One thing is […]
We have previously discussed the importance of a positive mental attitude in survival. In extreme circumstances, your attitude and mental response to the situation can literally mean the difference between life and death. That’s all very well, we hear you ask, but exactly how do I develop a positive mental attitude? Here are some tips […]
It’s the new year, and there is plenty of talk about adopting a positive mental attitude in order to succeed in 2019 and achieve your all important goals – but did you know that a positive attitude can help face the biggest of challenges, including a survival situation? Read on to learn why you should […]
As the end of the year draws near, we look back at just a few of the amazing and heartwarming true stories of determination and survival that have featured in the headlines around the world throughout 2018. Thai Soccer Team Cave Rescue In June and July, the world waited with bated breath as a complex […]
Wild Survivor is a company that was formed by a group of former soldiers, and it is therefore our honour and privilege to announce our support for the armed forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. This shows that we are a forces friendly employer, committed to recognising the valuable variety of transferable skills […]
Hypothermia is the name given to the condition the human body experiences when its temperature becomes colder than the normal range. It is a dangerous and life-threatening condition that needs urgent treatment. The normal temperature of a human body is around 37oC, although it does vary slightly from person to person. The risk of hypothermia […]