Some very interesting stories here, and some very instructive lessons which can be learned by those who have never (yet) been caught out.
I could tell a story about 'tracking coastal' wantaim but maybe later.
But I would 100% endorse
Griffo's plea;
JUST DON'T DO IT !!
Turn around - and think of the nice cold beer waiting for you when you get back to your 'alternate' or your departure point.
In most probability, your funeral will be / would have been held on a nice sunny day........
Btw; How are ya Griffo, me old...