SAR theory is based on probabilities. Experience has shown a certain percentage of victims in a category will be in a place. In general, lost Children go uphill. Adults go down or follow the path or least resistance. Fishermen will be dead. etc.
They use the probability someone will be in an area to marshall resources efficiently and timely.
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