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Smartphones Leaving Hikers Lost in the Woods
Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 25 June 2012 9:06 AM
We’re used to smartphones solving problems—there’s an app for everything, right? But the Boston Globe says they are actually causing quite a problem in the woods. Wildlife experts say more hikers aren’t packing traditional gear—map, compass, flashlight—and instead are relying on their GPS-enabled smartphones, which becomes a problem when, say, you’ve used up your whole battery taking photos.
SOURCE: Boston Globe
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