It seems to be a widespread phenomenon. SAR calls in British Columbia have also jumped like crazy. Same thing: inexperienced people without even the 10 essentials, who (I'll bet) think calling in SAR is the same thing as calling 911 (or ordering pizza). And pleas from SAR organizations to take basic measures to be self-sufficient.
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