No access to shoes? Did she go into the wilderness in flip flops? Sometimes people completely forget that there are particular dangers in the world, and become helpless once their cell phones can't connect. We used to plan out climbing or hiking trips, bringing emergency items and so forth. Now, people just go on the spur of the moment.
But I don't want to discount the possibility that she was drunk or high when setting out.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/naked-student-lost-woods-month-meth-drugs-police-lisa-theris-us-highway-midland-alabama-a7910766.html
But I don't want to discount the possibility that she was drunk or high when setting out.