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Late May Chris donated the rest of his college money to OXFAM
Showing that he was commited to what he set out for. He also likes to rid himself of any "burdens" and to him, money is a burden. -
Left to hike Lake Mead
He gets sick froma heat stroke but finds people to help him. He probably gets hope that people will help him when he needs it. -
Chris recived a ticket for hitch hiking and the unpaid ticket was sent to his parents
His parents use the information from the ticket to hire try to find him. -
Late August Chris' family hired a private investigator to track him down
Chris doesn't think about how his actions impact others around him. His family is clearly worried, but it doesn't seem to be a concern to Chris. He is focused on what he wants and doesn't think about his family. -
Westberg meet Chris
Chris appears to like working for Westberg. Westberg gives Chris jobs. But when Westberg goes to serve time, Chris isn't able to get jobs. He has trouble in society, but Westberg was able to see Chris for the hard-worker he was. -
Chris caught a ride with a U-Haul trucker
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Chris reached Murelos Dam on the Mexican border
He is denied entry and sneeks into Mexico without ID. Chris is reckless and puts himself in constant danger. -
Chris hauled his canoe up a sand buff and camped there for 10 days
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Chris Mccandles rode a conoe along the mexican coast
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He beached his canoe and started on foot towards the boarded of mecixo to the United States
He continues to survive dangerous situations. His canoe needed to be beached and he encountered high winds. This is significant because every time Chris encounters a dangerous situation, he seems to find a way to survive. -
Chris McCandles got caught trying to slip back into the U.S. without an I.D.
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Went to Los Angeles to get and I.D. he had to get a job, and felt uncomfortable in society and was anxious to get back on the road
He has trouble being in society. He is more comfortable being along and he goes back to his reckless behavior. He would have been safe had he chosen to stay in LA and work. But he chooses to leave this safe environment. -
After he got his I.D. he returned to Detrital Wash. He buries his backpack and ID
Chris goes into Las Vegas without any money or ID. He is able to survive for a while. Chris again is reckless, but is able to survive. He probably doesn't think there is any situation he can't survive. -
Traveled to Las Vegas
Chris makes a few attempts to get back into society. But they always seem to fail. -
Hitched a ride to California.
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Sent a letter to Jan Burnes, Jan responded that they were going to visit him in Bullhead
Chris makes attempts to be with other people. But he keeps shoiwng that he prefers to be alone and have his freedom. -
He sent a postcard to both Jan and Franz
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Jim Gallien gives Chris a ride to Denali national Park
Chris doesn't accept the advice or help of Jim. Jim tries to warn Chris that he isn't prepared for his trip and "won't survive". Chris ignores this warning. Had he listened to Chris, he may have been better prepared for the trip and increased his chance of survival. -
Chris writes an SOS letter letting people know he needs help
Chris finally realizes that he is in a situation that could kill him. He has no hope of finding anyone. He finally acknowleges that he is in a bad situation. -
Mid August Chris died of starvation in the Alaskan wilderness