A TOPIC WORTHY OF A POLL
This question cries for an ETS investigative article.

One of the current ALASKA COAST GUARD shows covered the details of a PLB rescue. It was not without problems. The stranded did little to aid their rescue beyond the PLB. (The PLB did its job. The rescue was successful)

The latest snow storm rescues covered the problems of the family of three buried in a car. Many 911 calls, including those from the victims, reported their location at the beginning of the storm. None were accurate enough. Death was near. Lady luck provided some help.

The 10 day saga of the college gal took luck to the max. She provided no clues in her hide and seek story.

The onus of rescue still lies with those to be rescued. Learn what details are important to those coming to rescue you. Make sure you have the format correct.