climber rescue costs and other outdoor pursuits.

[freeclimb9]

I came across this story while checking fish reports. The setup is a long range sportfishing boat out of San Diego is headed for Clipperton Atoll from Cabo San Lucas when:

"Well then the unfortunate happened. One of our 19 passengers had a heart attack. Paul (our accurate rep and fire Captain/paramedic and also an allcoaster) took over with Brian. He gave absolutely excellent care and we called the Coast Guard. The response as nothing short of incredible. We had to head directly for Cabo and the Air Force sent out a C 130 and dropped 3 medics along with tons of gear. These guys parachuted in and Joe picked them up in the skiff. They took excellent care of our passenger. The next morning a Coast Guard helicopter dropped a basket and off went out patient along with dropping lines for the Air Force guys to take Mr. Toads wild ride up to the hillo. Last we heard our friend was doing well."

 

I've come across no complaints of the costs incurred in this "rescue", but have read many backslapping, proud-to-be-American comments.

Imagine the cost of flying a C130, then a Coast Guard helicopter, the 1000+ miles from San Diego, then flip the finger to anyone who suggests climbers pay an additional use fee to cover mountain rescue costs.

 

 

[iain]

but those guys were sportfishing, not doing that crazy irresponsible shit those jokers up in the mountains do. charge those climbers to protect themselves from themselves!