Carl McCunn, a photographer, traveled alone to a remote area of Alaska without arranging a return flight. When his supplies ran low in August, he raised one arm to signal for help, which is not a clear distress signal. No plane rescued him. He wrote in his journal that he should have planned his trip with more foresight. His body was found in February, months after he had taken his own life with his rifle. The story demonstrates the importance of planning trips carefully and consulting travel experts to avoid potential dangers.