<http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/06/us/florida-lost-family-rescued/index.html?hpt=hp_t2>


(CNN) -- Some might say that Scott Schreck ruined his family's vacation, but he also redeemed himself.

The father's wrong turn got his family lost in the Florida Everglades, but his outdoor skills helped steer rescuers to their location..... The airboat became stuck in vegetation and couldn't be turned around.

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I'm not a fanboat pilot and don't play one on TV.

Story does not mention the distance from launch point.

The skills he used: He made a lean-to on the deck and used the PFDs to cover up for the night, then blew a whistle and an air horn to be found.

From watching the video he's wearing a light on his head, but it appears they were only wearing t-shirts. Could have turned out much worse.

I'm happy for the kids: They've got a great story to tell their classmates.