[pct-l] Fwd: Re: Mountain Lion Encounter

[Dan Jacobs]

On Jul 22, 2013 10:31 AM, "Ann Marie" <dbanmrkr at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> What is missing in the Spot debate is that the rescuers cannot deploy
until morning light in order to keep their volunteers, first of all, safe.
They also need to be able to see and be seen. So as much as you may need
immediate help, it may not be able to immediately reach out to you. You may
have hours and hours on your own to save yourself anyway possible. It's an
imperfect system and every hiker should be aware of that fact.
> That said, Muk Muk did what was right for her and her circumstance. Even
better, she stayed put until the rescuers found her and were able to close
the emergency incident.

Here here! (Hear hear?) Long distance hikers will likely have food and
water, so staying put and allowing responders to close the incident allows
them to then move on and give full attention to any other possible incident
they may be needed for.

Dan Jacobs
Washougal