The most gut-wrenching hiking story I have EVER told
8.2M views · Jun 30, 2024 · Gaming
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@MrBallen · 2 years ago · pinned
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@NJFoxx · 2 years ago (edited)
PSA! If you are on multi-day hike like this or even just a day hike in an area you aren't 100% familiar with, and your dog bolts off on you and takes you well off-course —TURN AROUND and start walking back to your designated path. 95% of dogs will eventually realize within minutes you aren't following them and they will follow your scent back to you. I know this from years of experience with the dogs I've had throughout my life. <br><br>You are their source of food, comfort and safety — plus they just straight up love you (unless you're a horrible dog owner). Only certain breeds like huskies (for example), will continue wandering because that's just how they are. Still, if you turn around and start walking away, and they still wont follow you within like 5-10 minutes; mark your trail by bending branches or tying foliage into knots as you locate your pup. It is SO important in these types of situations when you're covering miles at a time through the back country or a large park. <br><br>I'd recommend going through some proper re-call training with your pups before you decide to start taking them on hikes as well. Even if you plan on using a leash — it's still a valuable tool to have. Actually, probably the most valuable tool to have to be honest.<br><br>Regardless of proper planning, people are going to do what they're going to do, so I thought I'd offer some advice.<br><br>You weren't lying.. this is truly such a sad story.
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@essbee779 · 2 years ago
When the like button gets a hug, you know shit’s getting real.
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@BagelVR127 · 2 years ago
My partner died 23 days ago and we used to sit down and watch you over dinner almost every night. <br>You’re right, cherish every moment you get to spend with your loved ones. Never take them for granted ❤
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@goofdogg1 · 1 year ago (edited)
"Fill me with peace, Lord. May my conditions not deny my love for you. " as a person who suffers from mental illness.. this prayer really speaks to me.. in volumes!
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@Nukustomz_23 · 2 years ago
Giving the like button a hug really put into perspective how serious this story is about to be… let me buckle down…
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@homesteadgamer1257 · 2 years ago
This made me tear up. That line "Fill me with Peace, Lord. May my conditions not deny my love for You", that hit me hard.
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@leannsfearcocktail9420 · 2 years ago
I’m not usually an emotional person, but seeing Mr. Ballen get choked up at the end of the story made my eye’s water. It’s clear he was thinking of his own family at that moment. What a sad story.
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@Staylor0714 · 11 months ago
This sad story highlights one of the reasons you should not hike alone. Anything can happen.
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@sarahhatfield6911 · 2 years ago
Oh my Lord! This story is about my pastor! This happened almost 30 years ago and the church was Boone Memorial and his daughter was one of my best friends! I have missed Pastor Mike for so long. His funeral/memorial was held at a private college in our town. We learned later that my mom's search group almost found him before he starved to death.
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@OopsTarableMe · 2 years ago
That's why the famous phrase "never say goodbye while angry with one another" is so important. No matter how irritated you might be, always tell your family you love them and give hugs because you never know..
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@ExistentialNausea · 2 years ago
Man..... i thought it was gonna end with he miraculously survived. 😢
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