@Dmaker, Yes I can make that statement as fact. As far as evidence goes, my experience with the outdoors and the local wildlife is good enough evidence for me.
If it's not good enough "for your standards" that's your problem, not mine. Don't care what you think, it's just the same ole same ole and that's the end of that discussion for me on what I do and not know.
"Just because you quote it doesn't make it right."
Good to know how much you value the wisdom of others. What are those things in your signature? Oh yeah, quotes...
Yes, it is. Very interesting.
My complaint with the Missing 411 books was the author's dismissal of all the SAR research that has become available regarding behaviors exhibited by lost persons.
I think his case would have been far more powerful had he acknowledged what is known about behavior patterns and focused on the elements that would make a disappearance stand out as truly unusual. He attributes too much mystery to common behaviors.
Just my thoughts.
Thanks Cervelo, for the link.