You're absolutely right... the bill, if any - and not covered by the area's SAR team effectively financed through said tourist dollars - should fall on the parties to be rescued. I'm quite certain that insurance for those evens would be in high demand if that were the case. Personal responsibility is so much more effective at keeping things running smoothly than the government ever could be.
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