Web link for story: http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100304/survival_death_100304/20100304/?hub=TorontoNewHome

"Richard Code, 41, left Thursday to test his survival skills in the Ontario bush. He was found dead Monday in a snowy, marshy forest north of Huntsville. He had ventured out on a four day trip with only an axe, basic fishing gear, and the clothes on his back.

Barbara Ellis, who was a family friend and landlord to Code told CTV Toronto that he was an avid fan of the Outdoor Life Network show "Survivorman."

The show follows Canadian survival expert Les Stroud who spends seven days in remote locations with little equipment.

Stroud's website says he treks through the wild with no food, shelter, water, tools, or camera crew.

It is not clear whether Code had formal wilderness training but Ellis showed CTV Toronto highlighted pages from books that he studied to learn survival skills."

Submitted on 03/04/2010

Submitted by: Herbie
Reference: CTV news March 4 2010

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Bruce said:
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So called "reality tv" is anything but real. Too bad this guy didn't understand that little fact. Thanks, Herbie!

Candi said:
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Oh sheesh. I can tell you from experience that reading is no substitute for training and doing. I aced the written part of driver's ed course and the state test, but getting behind the wheel of a car would make ME a DA candidate! (Yes, I'm that bad.) This guy was a first-class I-DI-OT! Thanks, Herbie!

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