I posted this link maybe 2 weeks ago?
http://www.plbrentals.com/ Not associated with them, never used them, but, now no excuses. Everyone can have one.
If this was the USCG instead of RCMP, they would have gotten a boat, helicopter and probably a C-130. USCG takes SOS seriously. They will triangulate your position as best as possible. If its a hoax, they'll hunt your ass down and prosecute you if it isn't real.
http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/coastguard/a/searchrescue.htm