Recent data from Mountain Rescue England and Wales indicates a worrying trend of increasing rescues, particularly among younger individuals, due to reliance on navigation apps and social media. Between 2019 and 2024, rescues rose by 24%, signaling a disconnect between the desire to explore nature and actual preparedness. Mike Park, the chief executive, highlights that these apps often neglect critical environmental hazards. The article poignantly critiques our growing dependence on technology, suggesting it leaves people vulnerable in unpredictable outdoor situations.
For the first time, in fact, teams of overworked volunteers, mostly had been called out on every day of the year.
We know from incident reports that more and more people are tempted into risky locations by Instagram posts and the navigation apps being used aren't always suitable for an outdoor environment.
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