Meredith’s body was found last night in a wildlife management area about an hour away from where she was abducted. There is nothing more I can say even though I wish I could say something to make it better. Meredith had her entire life ahead of her and a waste of a person destroyed that. I wish the best for Meredith’s friends and family.
How Safe is Hiking in North Georgia?
Many now wonder how safe it is to go hiking. Like any outdoor sport it has its dangers. One of them being the people you meet on the trail. 99.9% of the folks you meet on the trail are good souls, but the bad do find there way into the wild occasionally. I’ve never worried much about being hurt by a wild animal, but the danger posed by humans has often entered my mind. To be safe make sure someone knows where you are going, bring a friend or two, and carry emergency gear and proper clothing. Situations like Meredith’s are very rare, but they do happen, so be cautious with people you meet on the trail just like someone you might meet in the city.
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I think the odds are much greater of being attacked by an animal than being harmed on a trail in north ga, im an avid hiker in this area!! and hate to see young people being discouraged from being outdoors!!!!!
James - I agree. Most of my problems in the wild have dealt with marmots and skunks. They like to steal food. I’ve never had an issue with bears, but have had a few iffy moments with odd people in the woods. It’s a good idea to always bring someone with you if when hiking - for many reasons.
Having hiked and climbed thousands of miles over the last 10 years, I feel it’s much more dangerous in a city than in the mountains.