[pct-l] PCT Thru-Hiker Missing in Glacier Peak Wilderness

[kmurray at pol.net]

Disco, I would like to caution you about what you are doing.  You may
interpret an dispassionate reaction, as an indifferent response, but that
is not the case.

The first rule in rescue work is "don't make the problem worse".

It does NOT help to swamp the SAR communication system with repetetive
calls telling them that he has long hair.  It does not help to inject a
not of hysteria or panic into the mix.

You have contact with a park ranger.  Pass information and thoughts on to
them.  You don't need to pass it on to us, to call the Sheriffs with. 
Communication ends up being a critical component of searches.  Gumming up
the communication makes things much harder for the SAR folks.

"we can talk, or we can do, what is your pleasure?" -Robert Duvall

SAR generally uses time tested methods of tracking lost people.  Like not
telling the paramedics running a rescusitation what to do, let them do
their jobs.  Finding a communication process that allows you to direct
information to them, rather than getting the list to swamp them with
calls, would be much more useful to them, and will do more to help them to
find your friend.

Wishing for the best outcome,