While there are more likely scenarios where it would help as well, cases like this do highlight the potential life-saving uses of
OnStar. And now that they have their add-on product (
OnStar FMV), its an option for everyone not just GM owners.
Frankly, the chance of being in a vehicle related emergency is probally much higher than being in a backcountry emergency, so I wonder if OnStar is a better investment than a PLB or SPOT (not that its an either / or scenario).