Wow what a horrible story. Thank you for posting it, great wakeup call.

It brings to mind Peter Kummerfeldt's advice:

"Never say “I am just……” Saying “I am just going to….” (You fill in the blank) is a denial of the possibility that anything will go wrong and a denial of the need to carry an emergency kit or protective clothing with you. After all “what could possibility go wrong?” A lot can go wrong, it can go wrong quickly and you can die!"