Utah Boy Scout Found Alive in Woods

Fox News ^ | Tuesday, June 21, 2005 | FOX News' Alicia Acuna and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

Sorry, he broke the stay put rule. When you are lost, stumbling around in a panic only makes it worse.
That being said, I sure am pleased he is OK.

[kpp_kpp]

and if he had been found dead i assume the opposite would be true...

[eskimo]

Yes, He hears the prayers of His children through Christ.

Yes He does, but the young scout's next merit badge should be Orienteering.

[Blzbba]

""It's a modern day miracle that he's been found."



I attribute this wonderful story more to the actions of dedicated, caring, driven human beings, rather than 'miraculous' circumstances. It's amazing what determined people can do when they work together for a common goal. Glad the Scout is safe and he's certainly earned his Outdoor Survival merit badge!

[massgopguy]

Orienting a map isn't a Merit Badge. I believe it was part of First Class requirements.

[Redleg Duke]

Orienteering is a merit badge. In my day it was "Map Reading". He did accomplish some of his Tenderfoot, Second and First Class rank requirements though.

Not to be picky, but he blew the big one by not staying in one place. Anyway you look at it, Boy Scouting teaches some valuable skills.

[mel]

How did he get lost? I remember the last one that was never found was simply walking a short distance and got turned around. I am elated over this one.

[sr4402]

and if he had been found dead i assume the opposite would be true...

No, the Sovereignty of God would still stand. God does hear the prayers of all His children in Christ. Have you gotten sick yet of what this world offers - death, destruction and degradation. Call upon the Lord Jesus Christ and turn away from wickedness and ask for Salvation. The Heavenly Father awaits with open arms with a Salvation to great for you to comprehend.

[Bluegrass Conservative]

Our God is an awesome God Yes, He hears the prayers of His children through Christ.

True, but he doesn't always say "Yes". If this kid hadn't been found, it doesn't mean God wasn't listening or didn't care.

I'm thankful that this kid was found and I'm thankful for God's mercy on my soul. But I would think no less of God if they had found the kid dead.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

Kids, and some older folks, daydream. I don't know much about that area, but in heavy forest it is possible to be lost after a 5 minute walk.

[Pathfinder]

what a wonderful miracle!

[The Dude Abides]

Orienteering was a merit badge in my day. Was it required for Eagle? I don't think so. The required ones had a white ring around them, the non-required had green. I think my orienteering badge was green.

Of course that could all have changed by now.

[littlelilac]

Praise the lord, some good news for a change

[eskimo]

Orienting a map isn't a Merit Badge. I believe it was part of First Class requirements.

Believe me, there is. Search for it on the web; there is an image of it as well as the requirements.

[queenkathy]

Good idea but not enough room on the tagline. ;)

[RSmithOpt]

I am pleased he is OK too. However, the stay put rule doesn't apply when a person is in need of water or shelter. I've always trained Scouts to be sure to observe the direction and landmarks they travel in and around and most importantly, when in thick vegetation or featureless terrain where prominent landmarks aren't present (semiarid deserts), MARK YOUR TRAIL, IF YOU WANT TO SURVIVE AND FIND YOUR WAY BACK!

[eskimo]

Orienteering was a merit badge in my day. Was it required for Eagle? I don't think so.

Orienteering is still a merit badge; not an Eagle requirement though.

[HEY4QDEMS]

I love happy endings, let's pray for more of them.

[alpha-8-25-02]

praise God!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jaded]

That is wonderful.