He was probably afraid to call for help due to the insane prices the search and rescue folks charge. Might have wanted to wait another day or two to be sure he was really lost before calling for help.

[–] SuddenDownpour@sh.itjust.works 41 points 1 year ago (6 children)

due to the insane prices the search and rescue folks charge

Is this a joke or is this actually a thing in the US?

[–] notacat@mander.xyz 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s a U.S. thing! Yay! You can buy insurance for it if you do a lot of backpacking but that’s rare. I believe it’s in the five figures for a rescue. But apparently occasionally it can be free if you’re lucky enough to get rescued by the one agency whose name I forget.

[–] Klear@sh.itjust.works 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But apparently occasionally it can be free if you’re lucky enough to get rescued by the one agency whose name I forget.

MIB?

[–] Guntrigger@feddit.ch 14 points 1 year ago

Unfortunately they only come if you need to be rescued from aliens.

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