Originally Posted By: hikermor
Originally Posted By: bacpacjac


But, then again: "Specialst Mark Stevenson said getting into the wooded area took rescuers two hours to just get into before they could actually conduct a proper search."


That statement puzzles me, but unless one is very familiar with the circumstances, it is best to let it ride. I wonder what he means by a "proper search"? There are different search modes, all appropriate or not depending on circumstances, terrain, and capability.

As an active SAR volunteer, I have been second guessed by sedentary arm chair experts who did not understand the situation too many times to seriously begin that process now.

Again, the usual news sources raise more questions than answers.


I hear, ya, hikermor. Too many people think that a rescue is an immediate event. There are so many logistics to organize, and the safety of rescuers to consider, and I suspect, simply figuring out where to look would take a while. I have nothing but respect for you SAR guys. I hope never have to meet you when I need you.

Mr. Stevenson made me remember a good friend who fell down a ravine wall a few winters ago while walking her dog in her usual park. (https://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/4431656-woman-dog-rescued-after-fall-in-north-ajax/) She and required the SAR ropes team to rescue her. It took hours from the the time she initially made the call phone call for help - a cold, wet, windy night. Even if you know that help is on the way, it could still be a while.

Hey?! An addition to the survival tips thread? "Even if you know that help is on the way, it could still be a while."
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