Keith H. Strobel:
Photographer
On Nov. 14th, we received a phone call from Keith Strobel thanking Heat Factory for saving his life. Keith’s jeep had overturned in an icy river in Animas Forks, Colorado, and he survived a freezing night at 11,700 ft. He was armed only with glow sticks and Heat Factory warmers. Here is his story:
“I had been photographing the ghost town by Animas Forks. The winds were very strong and the snow quite deep. As I backed my truck up, it slipped off the bridge, and rolled over into the river. The cab filled quickly with ice cold water, and I had to fight my way out.
I was stranded in the middle of nowhere, soaked and freezing. I walked around looking for shelter, and found an unlocked bathroom structure. There was snow inside, but at least I had shelter from the wind. I sealed the doors with toilet paper, and sat down to count my supplies. I had glow sticks, a rain coat and 10 Heat Factory warmers.
"I was dizzy and shaking uncontrollably." 
I poured out my boots, and put them back on with Heat Factory warmers inside. I stuffed my feet into my camera bag, and wrapped a damp sweater around my ankles. My feet were freezing and hurt like all heck.
I was at 11,700 feet, and scared. It was now dark. I lit the glow sticks and put a big Heat Factory warmer in my groin, chest and neck area, and one in each hand. I kept my wet cell phone next to a warmer to dry it out.
I was dizzy and shaking uncontrollably. I could no longer feel my feet or toes. I tried to write a note to my kids, but my hands were shaking too badly. I placed another warmer on my neck outside of my sweater. It felt really good.
Around 3 am I became very sleepy, and started dozing off with my head resting against the icy, metal handicap bar. I forced myself to stand up and move. I knew that hypothermia had set in.
Finally, around 7:30 am, I heard gunshots. I ran outside and saw two hunters, much to my relief! They took me to the hospital immediately.I can honestly say that Heat Factory warmers saved my life. It is because of these little packs that I was able to return to my wife and children. I am very grateful to have survived this ordeal, and be reunited with my family.”
About HEAT FACTORY
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