> I remember they found the car first. Would staying by the car not have bought them enough time? Considering they went missing in June/July, and the car wasn'

> I remember they found the car first. Would staying by the car not have bought them enough time? Considering they went missing in June/July, and the car wasn't found until October, I think that's unlikely. As a general rule, absolutely, but in this case it wouldn't have been enough on its own.