[pct-l] Sierra hikers misuse portable GPS trackers

[Kea]

Yes, a growing problem and will only get worse, probably much much worse.
But a simple solution; charge for every call-out.  Even $10,000 is cheap for
a genuine rescue, especially when the alternative is death.

Kea




2009/10/27 David Ellzey <david at xpletive.com>

> And another similar article:
>
> http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/10/25/national/a100601D23.DTL
>
> BigToe
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> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 1:40 PM
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> Subject: [pct-l] Sierra hikers misuse portable GPS trackers
>
> http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/1677667.html
>
> Not much that you all don't already know but still an interesting read.
>
> >From the article-
>
> But as more people take these devices into the backcountry, more people are
> using them irresponsibly, say rangers at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National
> Parks. Too often they decide to push a button instead of using their heads.
>
> "We've had more illegitimate distress calls this summer than ever before,
> thanks to these gizmos," said wilderness coordinator Gregg Fauth.
> Among the examples from this summer:
> A Pacific Crest Trail hiker, frightened during a lightning storm,
> transmitted two 911 calls on her personal satellite messenger. A widespread
> search ensued, only for a sheriff to find her in Lone Pine several days
> later. She neglected to tell anyone she had gotten out.
>
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