Saved by the anti-theft GPS in a rental car? Hadn't thought of that one. But a win is a win. Glad she made it out.

If she hadn't made it to the creek, there could have been a different ending.

As we often see, a few simple items would have made her a lot more comfortable, and improved her odds dramatically.

The other consideration: I think experienced solo hikers tend to be very, very conservative in taking risks. You build a safety margin into your every action. I can't think of a scenario where I would deliberately jump off a ledge.