| Lost people are usually predictable. Their behavior can be charted depending upon age, gender, interests, physical and mental condition, time of day, weather, and terrain. With that in mind, it can be dangerous to make any presumptions regarding lost person behavior. A subject’s behavior is affected by many factors including environmental factors. Use your own judgment when considering these traits. This page is not designed to teach you how to search for your subject. It should give you a starting point. Data gathered from past search and rescue successes can point you in the right direction for your next search and rescue mission. |
Lost Person Behavior - Children 6 - 12
A six to twelve year old may intentionally run away when angry, or to avoid punishment. They often become lost as a result of being put in a strange place by an adult.
While their navigational skills are more developed than their younger counterparts, and their sense of direction has started to develop, they often become confused when in a strange environment.
Try calling their name. They may not answer until they are cold and hungry or darkness has set in, but you should call their name often.
Most (about 93%) are found within 2 miles of the point last seen.
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