CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - When U.S. copywriter and editor Jane Mackay got lost in the woods, she had the skills and ability to document her emotions and experience accurately. It's rare rescue personnel ever get lost (that's why we're the ones on rescue teams!), so take this unique opportunity to get inside the head of the other side and understand what they are going through, their thought patterns, and their decisions.

Jane sent us her story.

"I can see your lights!" I yell, trying to keep hysteria out of my voice. "I can see your lights below me and to my right! Keep coming UP!" They do and at last, there they are. A dog leading a woman in camouflage wet weather gear, a man a few steps behind her. As they clamber wearily up the slope my friend exclaims, "Oh, you wonderful people!" and I shower them with effusive thanks.