Tuesday 30 July 2024

Six Green Log Cabins

 

In 2001, a 13-year-old boy scout named Cody Clawson got lost in Yellowstone National Park. He was missing for more than 18 hours. “It rained and sleeted that night,” said Cody. “It was pretty scary.” Somehow, he kept his wits about him. Cody found a small cave, where he spent the night. In the morning, he heard a small plane overhead. “I started looking for an open place so I could signal them,” he said. “I used my belt buckle to reflect the sunlight.” The pilot saw his signal, and was able to land nearby. The pilot said, “Good morning,” and Cody, an avid Star Wars fan, realized his rescuer was the actor who’d portrayed Han Solo. Harrison Ford asked Cody how he was doing, and added, “You really should have earned a merit badge for this.” As it happens, mirror signaling is actually part of the Wilderness Survival merit badge requirements.   

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