Oh man. Yeah, it isn’t with out risks. But it’s worth it for me although I’m not as far out as your friend (RIP).
Yeah, funny thing was, he worked in the big metropolis near us, so only had a 50 minute commute (each way). That may have been far enough and close enough for him. Enough to be left alone. Enough to be around humans when he was in the mood. God bless him! Sometimes, like right now, I really miss him, and his amazing conversations. I wish I knew him better. If his friends are this devastated, I can’t imagine how hard it must be for his family. RIP, indeed! Thinking of you tonight, XXXXX! Cheers!