In the future, kindly remember that the Everfree Forest is considered one of the most dangerous areas within Equestrian borders, and among those areas that permit traditional life is ranked as one of the top ten most dangerous. I applaud you for answering a call for help or fear, and truthfully I am proud of you for doing so.  I'm not certain you could have done much differently, save for suggesting you research the forest and common predators within a bit more carefully, for future reference. I would also suggest that you do not enter the Everfree alone. Ever.