Nephew of Indiana couple found in Nevada shares details of their ordeal
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- Опубликовано: 5 апр 2022
- Travis Peters, a colleague at 13News, is the nephew of Ron and Bev Barker, who were missing in Nevada for more than a week. » Watch More WTHR 13News: Watch Live and On-Demand Videos on WTHR | Indianapolis, Indiana | wthr.com
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I'm crying. So sad. Also, the most respectful interview ever by a news reporter, kudos for letting him talk without interruption.
so true Tom,he let him tell his story and vent.
Talking cause he said he knew and worked with him. Some one else.... No talking this long.
Yes ❤ well said
Tom stone harden up man you will get through this buddy it just takes a little time hang in there ok everything will work out
YAAAAAAS GOOD MAN FOR NOT INTERRUPTING.
Thank you so much for letting the nephew talk without interrupting. Our hearts are with his family!
Somebody tell me how the uncle died pls. What happened? Story too long winded..i quit.
The way he reached out to console the nephew. You can see the look of sadness he has for him as he tells his story.
@@lordaimelord7848 dehydration.
I agree abt this reporter…..great job.
@@lordaimelord7848 this is such abject laziness. You can’t be bothered to watch the video to learn the answer to your grisly questions. You can’t even be bothered to Google to find the answer to your question.
I really respect how much time and space they gave him in this interview. They obviously care a lot and actually want him to be able to share his story 💗
Agreed! This is an example of the treatment a local broadcaster can offer. A national news source would have edited the specific - but very powerful and informative -details from the piece for the sake of time.
Distraction folks!!
The patience of the reporter is amazing and beautiful; like many reporters are so impatient to get to the point that they like to constantly interrupt the speaker to get them to get to the point but this reporter respectfully allowed him to have his say without interruption.. that’s just beautiful! kudos and shoutout to you sir for that selfless respect 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you Channel 13 for allowing him to share his honest story and let him share information about our Lord. This says a lot of integrity for Channel 13! Prayers for all.
Your aunt and uncle's experience was not in vain! I, for one, have learned valuable lessons from all of this.
1. Set the GPS to keep you on highways.
2. ALWAYS take emergency provisions with you on the road (even what you think are shorter trips).
3. Have a detailed itinerary (that you share) when traveling and a contact person that you keep updated when you reach every single point on your map.
Thank you so much for updating. Usually, news stories don't give much explanation after the fact. Your aunt and uncle most definitely have saved some lives by showing us things we can do to travel safely from now on. Bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Setalite phone and back up emergency battery that's not affected by heat or cold and pack a 72 hour kit in car and blankets,water, I learned after those people stuck on freeway in Virginia in snow ice roads come prepared even potty that portable with toilet paper in camper and cars you own.
When on back country roads, do not drive in dark. Even if you've been on them in past. Weather, and other conditions can change. An ok road last week, can be washed out next week.
@@cathycoryell2351 yes don’t be stupid carry back up systems like Ham Radio multiple GPS
Excellent comments. Sad that Ronnie lost his life, but Beverly was with him and that had to be comforting as unfortunate as this whole situation is. I do applaud the nephew for coming out and explaining what took place as uncomfortable as it was. Prayers to Beverly, family and friends.
Priceless things to learn from this. So, so sad….
The interviewer was terrific. This story needs to be heard, and he encouraged the telling, and was genuinely kind when the nephew found it difficult to continue.
I am was so impressed by the way the reporter handled this interview. Too often reporters interrupt and try to hurry an interview along - this did not happen. He was respectful and kind - he is a real professional.
Uncle Ronnies death was preventible & unnecessary. Had he known drinking his urine would have kept him alive for months, BOTH the aunt & uncle would be alive to snuggle and tell their story of survival. I prefer that to what really occurred.
May he rest in peace & condolences to the family💜
The other point that could have prevented this.. simple but critical. PAPER MAP. Come on ppl. Lets ALL wise up and have a paper map when traveling unknown locations. Life saving and the question of drinking urine would not even have to have been broached.
The bottom line here friends: TECH SCREWED THIS SWEET OLD COUPLE & is responsible for Uncle Ronnies untimely & cruel death.
So sorry to hear this heartbreaking story. My husband and I were traveling to Florida, using a AAA Trip-Tik designed map that showed construction areas, rest stops, etc. However, when we cross state the line into Florida, it directed us onto a desolate 2-lane road with humongously tall trees that lined both sides of the road. There were very few house, or people anywhere. We were getting low on gas when we FINALLY drove into an extremely small town with a gas station! 🙏 When we got out of our car, we noticed an interstate hwy not too far in the distance (definitely not visible from the 2-lane road we'd been on)! We told the attendant what interstate we needed to be on, and he immediately pointed to the one we saw when we got out of the car. He said "that's it over there!" He wanted to know how we got on the road we were on, and we told him. He said other people had experienced the same problem! He gave us very simple directions to get to the interstate and we thanked him very much for his help. Our cell phones did not have any service in the area we were directed to! Our story ended on a happy note. We bought current paper maps after that trip, and advised AAA about the screw up they put us into.
I'm so sorry for this family's loss and hope by the nephew being able to tell their story, that many people will remember the importance of packing essential emergency supplies for ANY trip they start. May his uncle rest in peace, and his aunt recover as time goes on. Great advice on the fresh snow for drinking water.
So sorry for your loss. Thank you to the interviewer for your patience and care. What an awesome experience for the uncle. And Beverly as well. How precious - the peace of God that passeth ALL understanding. God bless this dear family.
Scott, that was a beautiful interview because you gave Travis the freedom to speak. Thank you for his being able to share God's intervention. Such rare privileges in this day.
Travis thank you for freely sharing your Aunt and Uncle's faith. You surely see their love in each picture of them together.
Prayers for your family.✝️🙏❤️
You realize these are actors right? Fake news, all for views and a huge distraction.
Thank you for letting him tell the story without interruption. I’m a woman that travels alone and this case put fear in our ( others like me) hearts. Changes will happen!!
Also a solo female traveller here. Just little things I learned from this, like ALWAYS carry food & water on your person, even if you're taking a vehicle/hike detour you feel very confident about. It's very generous of the nephew to share what must be a difficult story to tell. He may save lives by sharing this.
I really appreciated hearing his entire story. Thank you!!
@@tothelighthouse9843 I have traveled extensively alone, and not only do I carry food and water, but I also carry a sleeping bag and 2 ways to start a fire. Paper maps and a compass are very important too.
Many times even in town, a GPS misdirects me.
You need to get either a SPOT or Garmin device so you can call for help.
@@gingermcintosh6545 We got a Spot Gen for my granddaughter. It saved us a ton of worries. She is sort of an airhead (a real blond), She would be driving down a road and see a trailhead and stop and just start up the trail without a thought in the world that no one knew where she was. She was very good at taking it with her. I was on a Search and Rescue team when I was younger and believe me, people have no clue how hard it is to find someone in the backcountry.
Many years ago my father in law died in his car right outside Las Vegas. The city is so modern that it's easy to misjudge how dangerous the desert is and how extreme are the temperatures. When I first moved there coworkers told me to always have water and blankets is the car because even 5 miles out of town you could loose your life if your car breaks down.
I am so sorry for your loss, your aunt is a very strong woman indeed. My prayers are with you and your family. I live in Nevada and it is a very wide and desolate state. People getting lost on the back roads here due to GPS directions is actually a very common occurrence. Me, my friends and family have all had to escort people traveling in motor homes who have gotten lost in the same way, back to the main highways. There are few safety rules out of state people should follow when traveling through Nevada. Get gas whenever you get to a town, even if you don’t need it. NEVER leave the paved interstate or highway, regardless of what any GPS tells you. Always have food, water, and blankets in the car. NEVER attempt driving through Death Valley. The heat makes it IMPOSSIBLE for rescuers to enter until late night when the temps are cool enough to either fly or drive in to find people And keep a good old fashioned map/atlas of all 50 states in the trunk or glove box just in case. Safe travels everyone.
Mandi that is very good advice. I use to travel alone and always kept these things in my car and never left paved roads. But I found even maps didn't always show accurate information. I did find that I could find more local maps at wayside rests,gas stations and truck stops. I would pick them up just in case. Thanks for caring enough to share 🤗
I think the main problem is because human beings think things like this can't possibly happen to them. That thinking prevents a lot of people from taking the "just in case" preventative measures you accurately mention in your comment.
Mandi great advice and suggestions ☑️
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@@Jenn_80 yes, normalcy bias. Things are ok now and we expect they will remain so. We also tend to ignore our instincts for fear of looking silly to peers. Instinct keeps us alive.
I can hear the love and heartbreak in his voice. My condolences to him and his family ❤
Yes the way you absolutely just let him bare his soul is true reporting.
What a wonder interview, to allow this guy tell their story,in such a heartfelt uninterrupted way. Bravo. So unusual, so rare
being a long haul trucker my husband and I were always on the road...if nothing else comes out of this sad story, always stay with your vehicle...when the rescue people are looking for you, they always find your vehicle first...stay put, stay safe, and never leave the vehicle....rip Ron, and love and light to Bev....
unfortunately, in this case they didn't realize they were going to get lost, if they had taken food and water with them they would have both been fine because they did stay in their car. It's more of a lesson on making sure even if you think it's unnecessary take supplies.
How traumatizing to have your husband die and then have to live next to his body while wasting away and knowing you're next. Bless this strong woman. Rest In Peace, Ronnie.
I am so sorry for your family's loss. As an RVer ourselves, your story will help others with their travels. Your family is in our prayers.
Yes, I wish they had prepared to pack the Kia trunk with emergency essentials. Now I will always keep a bin with water, flares, blanket, and energy bars, peanuts. God bless this family.
@@floridagal150 Get a GPS with an emergency transmitter. It doesn't rely on cell signal.
Please do not depend on technology. Keep your road maps current
I still carry paper maps.
Definitely! I shared my Google maps with my mom the other day as I was traveling to my next spot.
It’s good that something positive will come from this. His Uncles memory will live on through the changes in rescue guidelines. His Aunt is a miracle and God carried her through. Amazing yet sad story.
Honestly, what an amazing interview. Knowing he passed with dignity is beyond respectable. Also, bravo to the interviewer, not interrupting, just letting the nephew talk and grieve out loud. I wish all parties involved the very best in 2022, let us all learn from this tragedy. Best reporting I've seen in years WTHR, you've got my subscription!
Thank you so much to the news caster, Scott by letting the young man tell the story fully with no cutting him off. No rushing him. You showed such respect. Thank you 🕊️🙏❤️
They should have cut him off. This dragged on
Great enterviewer.
The nephew told their story so well my heart goes out to this family
What courageous people. I hope your aunt has a good recovery.
This is such a heartbreaking story. I'm so glad that God gave them his peace through all of this. Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. Such an important lesson for all of us to learn from. My prayers are with you and your family 🙏
They didn’t have food or water YET both of them were diabetics? This is a recipe for other types of disasters people! If u are diabetic ( which I am a type 2 & controlled by diet alone!) you must have certain foods & water daily along with your insulin!!!!! I’m so sorry for what happened here but we all tend to trust these devices we rely on WAY. TOO much. Plz learn from this and carry maps with you as well.
@@June-rb1nx I don't know much about diabetes but, you would think they would take their insulin with them. Horrific story
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I agree with you 1000%.
A small oversight & belief in tech just ruined this couples lives.
@@shaespear407 I agree. A million percent. They really did believe they were just going to turn around.
It's Amazing, By them having God in their lives how in Peace they were all the way in the situation with God in their surroundings the Brother told his wife read the Bible to me and said it's time for him to go. A true Christian. ❤🙂
Their story will save lives. It will change the way some of us pack and travel and the way we search for the missing. I'm very sorry for their loss.
I totally agree, everyone should always have a survival box in your vehicles, you never know what will happen, so always be ready for anything 🙏
I doubt that this tragedy will make others avoid their own. Most people forget so easily or think it won't happen to them!
Thank you for allowing him to speak. Very rare for an interviewer. So sad.
My hearts both breaks and rejoices! Your Uncle Ronnie would be very proud at how wonderfully you told their story!
What a tragic story. I can understand how it happened, as once our GPS took me and my husband down a bad road, and we were lost. We spotted a semi truck in the distance and hurried to follow it, and it took us back to the highway. We have never trusted the GPS since that day. The love this man describes for his family is beautiful. One thing for sure, his uncle is now safe in heaven. If anything, this brings to light the problem of relying on GPS, thinking it is so safe to follow. Prayers for everyone.
You can set your gps to use highways only.
@@travelnomad2128 maybe that's true if you are using highways! When I traveled for work I was always going to rural areas, and sometimes to even smaller nearby towns. The updated GPS was always directing me incorrectly. Once the GPS directed me to make a right turn then a left. That left was going to take me through a cornfield that has been there for decades! I turned around and stopped at a gas station for directions. Instead of making the first right I should have made a left, and it was a three mile straight drive into the small one traffic light town!
GPS is a mess. I don't know why it isn't being fixed. People have met with disaster using this junk.
@@lturner6256 another couple got lost in Nevada some years ago relying on GPS. I never did learn the outcome.
Nearly happened to me in Texas. GPS was sending me down a deserted dirt path. Thank God, I listened to,my gut and turned around because who knows what would've happened to me. May I add, I was traveling alone.
I am tears of sadness and joy . God had His arms around them for sure . My most sincere condolences for the family . Continued prayers for your Aunt for strength and her healing ♥️♥️
💝💌🙏Amen, Robin🙏💛💝☀️Love and prayers, Sir, for your beautiful Aunt Beverly and for your Uncle Ronnie, and for each of you, their loved ones🙏☀️💝💛💌
I’m so sorry to hear that your uncle passed away.
We appreciate your reporting on this for us. So glad to know Beverly survived. And so nice of ya'll to let the nephew speak and let us know what happened to this precious couple!!
Got a big lump in my throat, great interview im glad this man got a voice and was able to share this story. So thoughtful in his words and he wasn't interrupted, God bless him.
My husband and I have experienced that terrible GPS directional information in Western PA. The GPS directions took us over a crazy mountain road that went from macadam, to gravel, to dirt with many ruts. We had all-wheel drive; so we did not feel we would get stuck. We may have been over confident, after hearing this story. We were stunned that GPS would take us on this route. Thanks to this reporter for allowing Travis to tell the full story. To Travis, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. I am so glad for the change in search and rescue in Nevada for missing people. Your Uncle's death may make the difference for someone else in the future who is lost and missing in the state of Nevada and, most likely, other states as well.
Go to settings of your gps & set it to use highways only. That's why I still use my garmin, it uses satellite w/c does not lose signal unlike google gps on your phone w/c loses connection in remote areas.
@@travelnomad2128 Yeah, but common sense has to be primary, stay on the highway in desolate areas.
ML Mallory - Exactly! Not one person has mentioned that if one has less than optimal health to begin with (as this elderly couple obviously did!), one should stick to the main (and maintained) road systems, as they are obviously not physically equipped to begin with to survive a long exposure to the elements outside civilization! That includes not being able to explore off the beaten path. It’s a hard truth that MANY refuse to admit their limitations! One may want to be an “adventurer,” but unless one does the prepatory work (including physical factors), these are the possible tragic outcomes in a worst-case scenario! Notwithstanding all the other myriad factors mentioned by everyone in being prepared … if one can’t fathom being able to physically trek a ten-mile or more distance out of any situation, they’re not “equipped”! I don’t begrudge anyone their desires … just reminding people of ALL the risks they are taking on! Peace and blessings to the family for their tragic loss.
Sorry for your loss. Prayer for your Aunt and her recovery. Thanks to the responders and hopefully the state will change the law concerning the missing person alert system.
Lets hope this tragedy gets the state to change the policy on missing person as your Uncle likely would still be alive, so sorry for your loose.
Amen . A great thing can come out of this is a change in laws regarding missing people ...... prayers for the family
Uncle Ronnies death was preventible & unnecessary. Had he known drinking his urine would have kept him alive for months, BOTH the aunt & uncle would be alive to snuggle and tell their story of survival. I prefer that to what really occurred.
May he rest in peace & condolences to the family💜
The other point that could have prevented this.. simple but critical. PAPER MAP. Come on ppl. Lets ALL wise up and have a paper map when traveling unknown locations. Life saving and the question of drinking urine would not even have to have been broached.
The bottom line here friends: TECH SCREWED THIS SWEET OLD COUPLE & is responsible for Uncle Ronnies untimely & cruel death.
Thank you for telling us your aunt's and uncle's story. I'm so sorry your uncle passed away, but praise God that your aunt made it. I will be praying for you and your family.
I am so sorry for your families loss. Your uncle sounded like a incredible man.
Prayers for your Aunt that she will continue to do well.
To the reporter, thank you for not rushing him.
I cried while reading the story of what befell this couple to my husband the other day as we are both seniors ... I am so blessed to have heard this first-hand account of their story from Travis. What an uplifting testimony of faith and confirmation in YESHUA!!! GOD BLESS YOU BEVERLY AND RONNIE!!🙏❤️✝️
Travis, your aunt is such an amazing, strong, n spiritual individual. Bless her. My deepest condolences to her, n all of y'all affected by the loss of Ronnie. Many prayers 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Remarkably gracious. Thank you Travis & thank you WTHR13. Godspeed Ronnie, and Bev -WHAT A WOMAN!
Because of their shared faith and deep love for one another they were not afraid and bickering but supporting helpmates in a time of crisis. Seeing beauty, sustaining partners until he was called away to heaven and she was rescued. Prayers for her recovery to full health!
Powerful story of faith, love, courage and survival. My prayers are with Beverly and her family. Thank you Travis for telling the story and to interviewer for showing him such respect and allowing him the time to tell it without interruptions.
That's so sad about your uncle and all what your aunt went thru . My deepest condolences to you, your aunt Beverly , your family and friends that knew your uncle . May God, the Son and the Holy Spirit give you all comfort, peace and accompany you all the days of your lifes, Blessings
Amen 🙏🏽
Travis, your family is remarkable and so are you. Thank you for remembering every detail for us to know about. The peace that passes all understanding.
Sharing this story like you did will help others to avoid the same mistakes. I just texted my mom about this story. She follows the GPS all over windy back roads. I told her to always stay on the main roads. Thank you for sharing. We'll all be together with our loved ones again one day.
Omg. I’m speechless. What a beautiful couple and seeing their nephew explaining this, is heartbreaking. Love from California
Just tragic!! Such small mistakes with such serious consequences! 🥺 I'm glad it was a peaceful and spiritual experience for them but so sad!!
Such a tragedy yet such a beautiful love story. The way you can see the glory in this event so early on is a true display of the faith your family has. Thank you for sharing the story, it’s so personal.
Uncle Ronnies death was preventible & unnecessary. Had he known drinking his urine would have kept him alive for months, BOTH the aunt & uncle would be alive to snuggle and tell their story of survival. I prefer that to what really occurred.
May he rest in peace & condolences to the family💜
The other point that could have prevented this.. simple but critical. PAPER MAP. Come on ppl. Lets ALL wise up and have a paper map when traveling unknown locations. Life saving and the question of drinking urine would not even have to have been broached.
The bottom line here friends: TECH SCREWED THIS SWEET OLD COUPLE & is responsible for Uncle Ronnies untimely & cruel death.
People, pay closer attention to those you love as they age. I'm in my 60's and I can already tell that I don't think they way that I used to. Our decision making slips, a lot, as we age. Don't assume that we are still okay just because we appeared to be the last time you saw or spoke with us. My wife and I are alone and is something happened to us no one would know for days if not weeks.
You are so right. I am seeing this right now. The more elderly are just not as aware and things that should be alarming just don't seem to phase them then they are in big trouble. It's very concerning. My condolences to this family but what is a barely mobile lady doing on a trip like this alone with her elderly husband? Just not wise.
Respect 4 interviewer 4 letting him talk....
Takes me back to years ago to a retired couple who followed GPS to a dead end and died in the forested mountains in their car in the snow. For me, lesson learned.
So sad. Both situations.
So pleased you let him talk.
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So sorry for your loss, Travis. God bless your Aunt Beverly, keep her strong and give her peace. God bless all your family, friends and loved ones. I'm so happy your Uncle Ronnie had such a strong faith and love of God so that his passing was peaceful and he was ready to go meet the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. The fact that changes are contemplated for handling missing persons' cases in Nevada is exciting and, I'm sure, comforting to your Aunt Beverly. I feel Uncle Ronnie is looking down from Heaven and smiling about that, too. Thank God that strong military man taught the SOS to your Aunt Beverly and saved her life! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️
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If it wasn’t for Travis, I don’t think Aunt Beverly would be with us. God bless him. I feel so horrible about his Uncle Ronnie. Prayers for Beverly and Travis.
Uncle Ronnies death was preventible & unnecessary. Had he known drinking his urine would have kept him alive for months, BOTH the aunt & uncle would be alive to snuggle and tell their story of survival. I prefer that to what really occurred.
May he rest in peace & condolences to the family💜
The other point that could have prevented this.. simple but critical. PAPER MAP. Come on ppl. Lets ALL wise up and have a paper map when traveling unknown locations. Life saving and the question of drinking urine would not even have to have been broached.
The bottom line here friends: TECH SCREWED THIS SWEET OLD COUPLE & is responsible for Uncle Ronnies untimely & cruel death.
Faith in Jesus Christ helped them no doubt.
@@shaespear407 Drinking urine would NOT have kept him alive but would've sped up his dying instead. Urine is a waste product that has high concentrations of salt in it. If he would've drank his urine, it would've been like him drinking ocean water & he would've dehydrated faster, accompanied by hallucinations, & severe muscle spams/cramps & would've died within hours.
I can see the love your Aunt and Uncle shared… thank you both; one for the platform to share this heart wrenching story and the clear and detailed story describing survival skills. Your Aunt is a very brave and smart woman. Your Uncle stands proud of your accurate reporting. So sorry for your loss. Blessings and strength to you and all of your family during this time of sadness.
That is an amazing story told in an amazing way. As tragic as it is, it’s so good that their having gone missing wasn’t at the hands of some of a horrible person.
One day I hope that Beverly can talk about this experience to help other folks understand what occurred so they can avoid the same consequences. As a senior, we can apply these lessons to our daily lives.
We still go backpacking regularly and are used to thinking about food, water, shelter, and survival. Not everyone has the life experiences necessary to do this. We can all learn from this.
We are losing vital life skills like map reading and relying too much on technology that can be much too complicated for some, Rest in peace
Very sad they seemed to have gotten lost and then stranded. Condolences to the family.
Agree 👍 but...when traveling ALWAYS stay on main roads, if something happens, someone will see you. A lot of people rely on GPS, and many get lost following those directions. Don't think GPS sends people down interstates from what I have been told about it. Personally, I would never rely on it or travel back roads...anything could happen to a person, as this confirms it did. 😢😥
Must have been hard for the nephew to do the interview. I hope the family doesn’t hold it against him. It was informative and respectful. We are all so heartbroken to hear what happened.
I live in southern Nevada. The desert is a harsh environment and its dangers should not be underestimated. We NEVER travel into the desert in our Jeep without carrying enough water, having a terrain map, a full tank of fuel and a charged mobile phone. We do this even when just going out for a few hours because you never know if you could get stuck in the sand or experience a vehicle break down.
Usually, we go into the desert during cool winter weather and go with our rockhound club as part of a convoy of other vehicles or we stay within sight of a busy paved road. We also pay attention to weather forecasts because you never know if rain high up in the mountains will cause dangerous flash flooding many miles downstream where skies are cloudless. And we also understand that if we get stuck in the desert, we should never ever walk away from our vehicle because a search party can find a vehicle a lot easier than rescuers can find a solitary person lying on the ground. And it is always, always good to let someone know where you are going and when you are expected to return so they can call emergency services if you fail to return on time.
I too live in southern NV.. The desert and mountains are amazing places. They are also dangerous and desolate. First clue for this elderly couple is when they hit gravel and dirt for a roadway. Anyone driving an RV and towing a vehicle should know not to travel on unknown gravel roads - they had no idea what was ahead of them. At their age they should have had a clearly decided route they would take and also communicate this with their family members. Comments here stating that the state of NV should have marked off highway roads, or installed emergency phones, etc. NV is a very unpopulated state, there's no resources for covering millions of miles of gravel/dirt trails and roads for tourists that can't read a map. It's the same when it rains in the mountains 6 drops, the valleys flash flood in minutes, raging rivers and yet out of state people try to drive through it and end up stranded or losing their life. In Vegas they have lighted sights warning not to drive through moving water across the roadway, and yet, people still do it and end up in trouble. I feel bad the elderly man lost his life and glad the woman survived. Yet, I believe people have to not depend on cities, counties and states to tell them not to drive an RV out into desolate places of danger on a gravel/dirt road. Common sense is not common. Nevada is a beautiful state, full of history, amazing mountains and deserts, come and enjoy them but be responsible for yourself.
I live in WA and we go hiking in several states, we too pack plenty of water, several blankets, MAP (something I don’t think they had), extra food, etc. When you go hiking or traveling it may start out as a beautiful day but the weather can change in moments. The mountains and roads to them, can be very hazardous so we don’t push it….if we think it’s getting bad to worse we turn around. We can always go back.
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Right on brother!
A paper map could have yielded vacation photos & happy tales.
This happened to another old couple except the old man left his wife in the vehicle and went to find help. I think she was in that van for 60+days, barely alive, when some people arbitrarily happened by because they were off the beaten path due to gps initially. Their family thought that they were deceased because of all the time that had pass. They warn people about taking these desolate off beaten trails especially because these vehicles are not made for the terrain. They found the lady's husband body way off the beaten track and it was especially sad because had he made a left he would have found a tiny town but instead he went right and up a mountain.
I remember that happening. I don't even have GPS. Would never want it. I have road maps.
@@DontStepInTheGrease right,& I think one would need a compass because it's easy to lose a sense of direction,east,west, north,south
Wow that’s quite a story! Thx for sharing it
@@DontStepInTheGrease me too and I stay on paved main roads. Esp if I'm in desert or mountainous country. They built them for a reason. I also would not leave my camper of food and water if lost.
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She was blessed & smart honking S.O.S not giving up, a miracle, a book to Save others..beautiful Lady a Miracle indeed
Like was meant for him to pass away because no one heard the 🆘 they kept doing until after he passed 🤦🏽♀️
Uncle Ronnies death was preventible & unnecessary. Had he known drinking his urine would have kept him alive for months, BOTH the aunt & uncle would be alive to snuggle and tell their story of survival. I prefer that to what really occurred.
May he rest in peace & condolences to the family💜
The other point that could have prevented this.. simple but critical. PAPER MAP. Come on ppl. Lets ALL wise up and have a paper map when traveling unknown locations. Life saving and the question of drinking urine would not even have to have been broached.
The bottom line here friends: TECH SCREWED THIS SWEET OLD COUPLE & is responsible for Uncle Ronnies untimely & cruel death.
So sorry for your loss. It shouldn't have taken them so long to issue a silver alert. About five years ago my parents were pulling a camper through Virginia and they were following their GPS and ended up down in the hollers on a single-lane dirt road and got stuck. Luckily my step dad was able to walk and found an elderly lady home that was able to call someone with a tractor to help. I asked my parents why it didn't occur to them that they might be on the wrong road and they said they thought the GPS was accurate. I think we need to get the word out that they aren't 100% accurate.
Seeing this story on our local news I prayed they would be found alive and no foul play was involved. Such a sweetly heartbreaking and heartwarming story. Thank you to WTHR for this and may God bless and comfort his family.
Thanks for telling the story. That will probably help others who may end up in that situation.
Amen
Wow what amazing strength she has 💜 bless her heart I hope she is doing well so glad the rescue found her 🥰 so sorry for the loss of her husband...
My condolences on the loss of your beloved Uncle. I pray Beverly recovers quickly and completely. God bless your family during this difficult season of loss.
First off, thank you so much to Travis for sharing his story so Candidly and honestly. It brought my heart such a joy to hear the beauty of how His uncle and aunts trust in Christ brought them through; his uncle to heaven and Jesus, and his aunt safely back to her family. I believe it regarding his uncle seeing people in the Bible. What a testimony to your aunts faith in God to walk up that mountain to get snow so they could drink; And the beauty of her letting go of her husband because she had peace knowing where he was going was there eternal home where he would be safe and with Jesus, never to hunger or thirst again❤
We are avid RVers and this is just so sad to hear. My deepest condolences.
I’m so so sorry for the loss of your precious Uncle 😭💔 Your story really touches my heart ♥️ Sending prayers for healing for your Aunt 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 and you and the rest of your family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
My GPS did the same thing in Nevada. Instead of going on the highway, it sent me over the mountain at Ft Churchill. It was awful! I did make it over and finally ended up where I needed to be, but it was frightening!
Special interview. Thank you for this loving, compassionate story. Prayers for this couple, family, and friends who know & love them.
A story of sadness but also a story of bravery and survival. RIP sir.
Living in the desert you find out real fast that what looks like reasonable desert roads will get you in trouble really quick especially when it’s 120 degrees outside. She was very lucky it wasn’t mid summer. You become dehydrated and don’t even sense it if you have no experience with it. It’s so dangerous here please be careful. I’m so sorry for your loss and great full your aunt was rescued !! Godbless
They were in the mountains not the desert
Learn to listen
There are mountains in these deserts
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Irrelevant.
It’s nice of you to defend his stupid comment though.
@@keithb6717 Don’t be such an ahole. The Eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada is arid and dry compared to the west side. It’s possible to be in the mountains and in a desert at the same time. The only one who looks stupid here is you.
This is just an absolutely incredible story! My deepest condolences to you and your family, especially your Aunt. She sounds like an amazing woman. I wish her the best.
So sorry. I was praying that they would be found when I read, they were missing. So sorry to hear that Mr. Ronnie passed. What a beautiful story of faith of anything. God Bless this woman. Thank you for allowing their Nephew tell the story. It will help many others who travel and live in their RV's.
I’m glad Ronnie’s last days were spent looking at the stars and gettin to watch jets. As a aviation and astronomy geek myself..there’s nothing better.
Thank you WTHR for letting him have this time to tell the story of this amazing bittersweet survival! God is so good!
Yet so sorry for their loss. ❤
Thank you to the questioner for not interrupting Travis. It's a skill many interviewers haven't yet mastered!! RIP to Ron Barker and my sincerest condolences to the family. 🙁🙁🙁
Thank you for allowing this nephew to tell the story in his own time, without hurry. It is a great testimony of their faith, having peace knowing where they would end up no matter what happened. Channel 13 thank you.
What a remarkable testament to faith, love and courage. My condolences to the family & friends of Ron. I hope Bev recovers quickly. I pray Nevada makes the changes needed so others may be found quicker.
Nevada is sparsely populated and is 100,000+ square miles of mountains.
Carry paper maps and stick to the main roads.
Everyone is responsible for their own safety. Know how to set your gps to use highways/main roads only. A lot of areas in US are sparsely populated or not at all so be extra careful & prepared for any eventualities/emergencies.
@@travelnomad2128 I never knew that there are different settings on the GPS I’m going to ask my children to show me
@@travelnomad2128 yes! have to prepare for the worst at all times,& pray hope for the best! even on short excursions for few hours or short distance. sprained ankle,tumble maybe hit head,etc. and I don't know that I trust technology totally, I've heard of truck drivers having gps take the wrong route!
Thank you for having this young man tell this story , prayers for his family ❤️
Grief in the loss is softened by the presence of the peace that is ours. Thank you for sharing.
I was both blessed and saddened to hear the story of your aunt and uncle. May God strengthen your aunt and give her His peace. My condolences to your entire family.
Sorry for your loss. I do believe that the lord was with them. Prayers for your family.
Then why didn’t he save his uncle?
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@jacob Bailey .... because it was his uncle's time to go. Have you ever heard of The Book of Life? I'm guessing you're not a Christian so you probably haven't. Not here to argue, it's not my thing.
He led them to his death?
@@rebel6756 Christians always have an excuse.
Years ago I went thru Silver Peak NV, the hwy makes a 140 degree turn to the left, if you miss it you go where these poor folks went. It is very easy to do.
Ought to be clearly marked
There should be several warning signs. Advocate for putting them up to protect other people.
So it isn't marked??
It's marked ahead in town they blew by the sign. Not like it's lit up. It's been going on for years .
I really hope Bev and Ron's family create a website for other senior RVers to help them understand the risks & challenges that can be encountered, & provide info & solutions to help keep these older travellers safe. It could definitely save lives--even just for non-tech-savvy seniors who may not know that little piece of info re major roads on the gps.
I'm so glad Bev made it. My condolences to everyone who knew & loved Ron. I'm glad he was at peace at the end.
It’s truly not an AGE thing. Could have happened to anyone. A couple of bad decisions: GPS settings, and a camper void of supplies. Military background and they carried no water. Unheard of. If just driving a couple hours away or across country always carry extra gallon jugs of water in your vehicle or travel trailer. Perhaps they did not making the best decisions-that’s why we make travel check lists. Those lists are not a joke they are an essential tool for proper preparedness when heading out for an hours hike, a day trip, or trekking into unknown parks or open areas.
So sad that this could have been prevented.
I’m grateful uncle’s end was peaceful. ☮️ ✝️💟🕉☯️
So heartbreaking. I’m thankful that they weren’t scared or abused by anyone. So sorry for your loss🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
How heartbreaking. Brought me to tears. What a wonderful, comforting gift to know that absent from the body is present with the Lord. She will see her loving husband again someday. This flesh life is just a testing time and then our soul returns to Father who created it. Sending many prayers of comfort and healing to this family.
For Fuck's sake. You vultures just can't resist, can you?
Pobresitos they didn't deserve to go out like that, they seemed like kind people 😔🕊️
God” kept” your family to the end. Giving them that “peace that surpasses all understanding …” My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. May your Uncle Rest In Peace! 😇
I’m so glad he got to share this harrowing tale uninterrupted. I’m so sorry to this family for their loss. Sounds like a great man. So glad his wife survived. This story will save lives!!!
Thank you for letting him tell the story without interrupting.
So sorry this happened to this couple. People with retired parents should talk with them about this and ask if they would agree to a small GPS tracking device for their vehicles so they could monitor their location, although dead spots in mountainous areas still are troublesome. Perhaps Starlink will have satellite tracking available soon.
Always have setalite phone and back up battery
I just don’t understand why if satellites are above us in the sky, they don’t already work to track us and help us find our way.
@@51andhappy44 right? 🥺
@@51andhappy44 they probably not strong enough in some areas and with this story hopefully it will urge them to work on that.
@@51andhappy44 If you follow any long-distance hiking channels you will take note of at least 2 devices you can keep on you at all times that always know exactly where you are. But they aren't very cheap and there are monthly fees for keeping it activated. That said, they have an SOS button to get help, a way to send text messages even when your phone won't do it, and you can set it up to allow someone to follow your route.
I'm from New Zealand, I've been following the story of your Uncle & Aunt. I'm so sorry to hear about your Uncle, but I'm pleased to hear about your Aunt. Kia Kaha
This is the very saddest story. But once told it has beauty in it. God bless this couple and may God bless their entire family that was so devoted to them. Such a tragedy. R I P. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Truly my heart goes out to this family. Prayers for this beautiful family.
A special thank you to the interviewer who simply stayed quite and allowed him to tell the story. You truly honored your co-worker and friend by just listening.
Such grace and dignity. God bless them.
Prayers to you and your family. Best wishes to Beverly so sorry for your loss !!
And after listening to the whole interview I have a few more thoughts...first thankful for the full interview and you the interviewer for letting him just go with the story.
I am amazed at her strength as well. Her
inner fortitude to get to that water proves we are so much greater than the sum of our parts.
Some would say they had no business doing this due to their limitations....I say you go til the wheels off.
Bless Beverly. And bless Ronnie's soul.
He knew he was going and I'm sure that was his greatest heartache. But those
"religious" experience are treasures we don't often get to hear about.
I have no doubt that he is in a better place and probably stayed quite near with Beverly to help her also... spiritually... supernaturally which he couldn't do physically.
Bless you all. And Beverly, you're an amazing woman. And all my respect for Ronnie...he did it til the wheels fell off.
So grateful that is was nothing nefarious. Hearing that Bev walked up the mountain with that walker to get snow for water. Love shows up and that's what she did, despite spite her body working against her. Incredibly strong and incredibly brave. That's love.
Thank you for crediting love, strength and bravery instead of all the nods to some 'god' thing. So sick of it...
Amen 🙏💜
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How sad ...thoughts and prayers, his uncle is definitely with God, I'm bawling with tears 😭may ronnie rest in peace
Bawling.
@@Anca820 Nobody online can spell for the most part. Ugh
@@Anca820 Thank God for internet police who have nothing better to do than go around spell checking everyone 🤣🤣🤣 let me correctly spell bawling for you
Sad to see people care so much about spelling they miss the whole point of your comment. That lack of empathy can only come from a narcissistic person
Praying for Mrs. Baker, bless her heart, and all her loved ones too. I can’t even imagine the entire predicament she had to navigate. Poor Mr. Baker, God rest his sweet soul. My heart goes out to the whole family for enduring such an ordeal. So glad Mrs. Baker is home safe, praise God.
Condolences to the family. But why in the world would people with limited physical abilities go out in the middle of nowhere.
Great reporter! Great respect! Sorry for your loss! Prayed for your Family!