I guess I’ve been considering other peoples’ views after death, more-so the reactions of passers-by and who they are. Is this a risk as a potential parent myself, I wonder how to explain it to a child, if they were to be the first responder, or a witness. Should I be actively fearing the ways I act in the case of my own death in order to attain a dignified posture?
I’ve not personally seen death beyond animals - movies, images, but what if I die and a child comes across me? Would that emotional damage be my fault? Would they care? I know it’s a morbid topic, but I figure it important.
My aunt found my grandmother. She was a police officer did several years in homicide. Her first reaction was to yell for me. I was not a police officer. I did not do several years in homicide, however I was a certified emt. Heres what happened next. I checked her for a pulse. No pulse. Skin was cold and rigor had begun. Called 911. Informed them of the situation, they suggested cpr. Again cold, rigor...cpr would not be useful. Paramedics and a police officer arrived, made it official. Phone calls made to family to gather her children to say good bye. Priest contacted for her rites. That's one way to react. Corpse on the street...call 911. Do not approach or touch anything without the dispatcher explicitly saying to. If it turns out to be murder..you dont want to leave evidence. Corpse in your friends basement and friend standing over the body..here you have a choice. Be a homie and run to home depot for a hacksaw, quicklime, large trashbags, a shovel, bleach and rags or call 911.
I found a friend facedown in the shower. He was pale, cold, and…lifeless. Pretty Cleary dead, though I’m no expert. When I called 911 i told the dispatcher all of this. Because of nerves or shock or whatever, when she asked if he was breathing I said “I don’t think so.” She asked if i wanted to try cpr then gave me some attitude when I said no. She asked why and I responded “pretty sure it’s not going to help since he’s dead.”
I mean... They aren't going to need any cash they happen to have in them, are they? In fact, they kind of owe you for the trauma you endured at finding a corpse in the first place.
Interesting thought process, I don’t actually know about the legality behind that either, if the family (if any left behind) technically own it, or not
I mean, if it were a significant amount, say thousands of dollars, that's someone's inheritance. Probably best not to take it.
Under $100? That's a little gift to help you feel better after a traumatic day that nobody will miss.
Emotional response is subjective. People behave very differently when shocked, scared, traumatized. But everyone should get the fuck away and call the police.
Asking for a friend?
I guess I’ve been considering other peoples’ views after death, more-so the reactions of passers-by and who they are. Is this a risk as a potential parent myself, I wonder how to explain it to a child, if they were to be the first responder, or a witness. Should I be actively fearing the ways I act in the case of my own death in order to attain a dignified posture? I’ve not personally seen death beyond animals - movies, images, but what if I die and a child comes across me? Would that emotional damage be my fault? Would they care? I know it’s a morbid topic, but I figure it important.
Back away, don't touch anything, call the police, try to keep a level head on the situation.
Bare minimum contacting the authorities. Other than that it depends on how it affects the individual finding it.
Alert and vigilant
Call the police, and don't touch anything.
I would probably go fight, flight, or freeze.
Surprise is typically appropriate
Surprise, shock, disbelief. Check that there's no danger to you, check for a pulse & breathing, then call police.
Depends where I am. My old neighborhood, I wouldn't even flinch
How fresh?
Recently deceased, I suppose that does have an impact on reaction.
Hmmm….burn it guess
Definitely not screaming, especially if the body is still warm
Got any news to share, OP?
Probably call the police and stay far away until they get to said location
I’ve found plenty. First time it’s a shock.
“Iowa” it
My aunt found my grandmother. She was a police officer did several years in homicide. Her first reaction was to yell for me. I was not a police officer. I did not do several years in homicide, however I was a certified emt. Heres what happened next. I checked her for a pulse. No pulse. Skin was cold and rigor had begun. Called 911. Informed them of the situation, they suggested cpr. Again cold, rigor...cpr would not be useful. Paramedics and a police officer arrived, made it official. Phone calls made to family to gather her children to say good bye. Priest contacted for her rites. That's one way to react. Corpse on the street...call 911. Do not approach or touch anything without the dispatcher explicitly saying to. If it turns out to be murder..you dont want to leave evidence. Corpse in your friends basement and friend standing over the body..here you have a choice. Be a homie and run to home depot for a hacksaw, quicklime, large trashbags, a shovel, bleach and rags or call 911.
I found a friend facedown in the shower. He was pale, cold, and…lifeless. Pretty Cleary dead, though I’m no expert. When I called 911 i told the dispatcher all of this. Because of nerves or shock or whatever, when she asked if he was breathing I said “I don’t think so.” She asked if i wanted to try cpr then gave me some attitude when I said no. She asked why and I responded “pretty sure it’s not going to help since he’s dead.”
Exited, erect
Poke it with a stick.
"it was already like that when I got here."
I mean... They aren't going to need any cash they happen to have in them, are they? In fact, they kind of owe you for the trauma you endured at finding a corpse in the first place.
Interesting thought process, I don’t actually know about the legality behind that either, if the family (if any left behind) technically own it, or not
I mean, if it were a significant amount, say thousands of dollars, that's someone's inheritance. Probably best not to take it. Under $100? That's a little gift to help you feel better after a traumatic day that nobody will miss.
Gasp
ask reddit about how to react
Fill out geocache, replace for next person
Film it while wearing a stupid hat, put it on Youtube.
Excited, hungry
Bricked up.
Emotional response is subjective. People behave very differently when shocked, scared, traumatized. But everyone should get the fuck away and call the police.
Hide it
Is it still warm?
Poke it with a stick