I was going to make a flip comment about another Darwin Award, but I think Aardwolfe did a much better job of putting my reaction to this sad story into words. The only thing I can add is that none of us will ever know what thought processes ran through this man’s mind before he struck out on his own – to him, his course of action probably seems rational at the time. I hope that everyone who reads this takes away a good lesson about surviving, be it remaining with your vehicle, having enough stuff to keep you alive, the knowledge or training to get you out of a tough spot, etc. I’m sorry this guy had to go this way, it’s a crappy way to die, but if the Australian authorities tighten up the requirements for what tourists have to be told, maybe his death will not have been completely in vain.