![]() Photo by: Margot Grant |
Such as an area in this photograph taken in Cambodia. Weathering has exposed the landmines that were embedded in weed. |
Do not enter any known mined areas (unless you absolutely must). IF you must go into known dangerous areas, you must first check with the local people to find out exactly where the mined areas are. And more importantly - the known safe paths/routes. Even if you told there is only one landmine in an area, you should not believe this, instead you must assume there are potentially other mines. Soldiers usually lay mines in groups and rarely by themselves.
Because of my work I needed to enter known
mined areas on a regular basis. But I always made sure we had a local guide
and never went far into areas without stopping to ask locals. In hindsight
there were a few occasions where I put myself at risk by following people
who didn't know the area well, and I suppose we were lucky.
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AREAS THAT ARE MOST LIKELY TO BE MINED MAIN POINTS
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