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February 3, 2010
A 40-year-old nature lover walked on the ice covering the North Sea near St. Peter-Ording in Germany to photograph the sunset but became lost as the night fell. The adventure may have ended tragically had it not been for a woman watching the same shore on her webcam.
The disoriented man - who was in danger of freezing to death or falling through the ice - demonstrated true creativity and a survivor spirit when he used his camera to send a series of flashes that allowed the woman sitting in front of her computer 350 miles away to notice him and contact police for help, according to media reports.
"He was very lucky that this lady was sharing the same natural phenomenon from the warmth and safety of her own home," said local police spokeswoman Kristin Stielow, quoted by the Daily Mail.
The German tourist's story contains a valuable lesson in survival, as experts stress the importance of proper equipment, including a compass, for those who set out to explore unfamiliar regions. Moreover, warm clothing, especially during winter months, and a supply of food and water are critical.
In addition, the police spokeswoman suggested that frozen coastal waters pose a serious risk of disorientation after dark as the snow and ice-covered land becomes hard to distinguish, and she cautioned against the impulse of watching spectacular sunsets from over frozen water.
