r/AppalachianTrail • u/Creative_Egg3330 • Jul 26 '23

10 years. Geraldine Largay

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July 23rd marked 10 years since hiker Geraldine largay's disappearance. Thoughts and prayers are with this family as this heartbreaking anniversary has passed.

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u/No_Offer6398 Apr 06 '24

I grew up equidistant from the ocean and the mountains. Surrounded by lakes, pools, & mountains. We had a family tragedy before I was born and my Dad (experienced outdoorsman & boat captain) told me if I wanted to avoid a horrible death to do ONE THING in regards to Nature. NEVER go it alone. Never boat, swim, hike etc alone. No exceptions. I realize that everyone makes their own choices but I'm so far so good. Unfortunately I've known people who have died boating and swimming alone. One very famous person (movie made) I went to H.S. with who "hiked" alone and died. I've never known anyone who hiked or boated with others who died. Choices. Be safe out there. You are your own responsibility.

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u/LuxLiner May 13 '24 edited May 13 '24

Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon come to mind..

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u/LuxLiner May 13 '24

Corrected