From this incident, there is a very good lesson that the following three pieces of equipment could be real lifesavers in a sudden-storm weather emergency:
1. A locator beacon or a SPOT tracker. 2. A light device, such as a handheld laser or a very bright strobe. 3. A lightweight stove with good heat output, several spare containers of fuel, and some mugs.
BTW, I'm not saying that the laser would shine through the storm. But it could be enormously useful once the clouds pass and S&R folks begin their search with full activity.
other Pete
Good idea with the stove, they may have one. As for the beacons, having one may not make any difference as the weather it too bad for searchers to reach the sight.
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