Basic Needs
Austin knew he required fresh water and quickly. He could go without eating for a while, but he had to have water. Therefore, he had to go back to the creek. Carefully, he navigated the ridge and followed the water to the bottom of that mountain.
Different Location
He had plenty of water now and drank deeply. However, the hike down the mountain had taken a lot of time, and he was in a different direction than where he’d started. If people were actually looking for him, they wouldn’t start there!