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Feeling low in high places

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Mountain sickness affects people seemingly randomly. Symptoms include lightheadedness, clouded thinking, impaired breathing, vomiting and more serious problems. Sportsmen should acclimate themselves by sleeping in town before climbing, making a low camp, restricting daily climbing and resting.

Author: McCafferty, Keith
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Field & Stream (West ed.)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 8755-8610
Year: 1996
Prevention, Hunting, Mountain sickness, Altitude sickness

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Heaven's fire

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Lightning storms present a dangerous situation for anyone who insists on fishing under such conditions. People who ignore the potential danger of lightning run the risk of being one of an estimated 1000 people per year who are struck by lightning, many of them outdoorsmen.

Author: McCafferty, Keith
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Field & Stream (West ed.)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 8755-8610
Year: 1996
Analysis, Outdoor recreation, Lightning protection

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When tackle attacks

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Accidents can occur when fishing especially with the hooks and advice on ways to remove them is presented. Other safety advice for fishermen is also described.

Author: McCafferty, Keith
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Field & Stream (West ed.)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 8755-8610
Year: 2001

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Fishing, Fishing (Recreation), Safety and security measures, Fishers (Persons)
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