# @victoriapolice on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DFt_pHYzYs8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/26483462-victoriapolice-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f4e1b617b2.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-02-06T04:53:39.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Victoria Police (@victoriapolice) — https://gondola.cc/victoriapolice

## Caption

Skipping the beach and taking it inland? ⁣
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If the great outdoors is calling your name, we recommend that you plan ahead. Lack of planning or no planning at all is one of the key factors to a person becoming lost. ⁣
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Always:⁣
🗺️ Research the area using a current map. ⁣
🗣️ Ask advice from experienced walkers and local authorities. ⁣
💭 Understand the environment you are entering into and the risks associated with it. ⁣
⛔ Plan ahead for unexpected factors.⁣
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In the event you can’t find your way back, seek assistance, phone Triple Zero (000) and remember to: ⁣
🏞️ Stay calm - Stop and think.⁣
🏞️ Re-check your navigation and map.⁣
🏞️ Re-trace your steps for a short distance.⁣
🏞️ Locate your last known point if possible.⁣
🏞️ Gain some height to assist in orientation.⁣
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Be aware it can take some time for rescuers to reach you. For more info on how to plan ahead check out the 🔗 via our profile. ⁣
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#SummerSafety #HikingSafety #Summer #MelbourneSummer #SummerSafe #BushWalking #Hiking

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melbournesummer, summersafety, summer, bushwalking, hiking, summersafe, hikingsafety

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