Originally Posted By: clearwater

I would be very unhappy if a SAR was not started when two SOS's were spotted and ignored and a family member or friend died.


Blame, point the finger at whomever you want. The bottom line is this; Anytime any unprepared person goes missing, had they been equipped with a PLB or SPOT and were properly prepared for the expected weather, terrain etc, the outcome would be much different.



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