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How do I survive in a cave if I'm alone with no light?

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Stay put if you don’t have light. Unless you are quite certain that help will not be coming, do not move without light, you could injure yourself.

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How do I survive and escape an avalanche in a cave?

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Try your best to calculate your distance from the entrance of the cave and attempt to dig yourself out.

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What are my chances of getting trapped in a cave?

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It is rare to be trapped in a cave, but important to be prepared just in case.

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How would I know if the cave water is drinkable?

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Use the same common sense as normal camping and hiking. Flowing water is safer than standing water. In a cave, be wary of large bat colonies. Bring some chlorine tablets or a packable water filter if you're not comfortable with drinking untreated water. Consider industrial pollution. Also, mining can release heavy metals and poisonous substances.

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I know a draft can lead you out, but am I supposed to follow where it blows from, or where it blows to?

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Follow where the breeze comes from; you want to track its source.

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What food should I take into a cave?

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Take energy bars, nuts, chocolate, dried meat and fruit and lots of water.

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