Newb
10-26-2006, 08:57
http://www.journal-news.net/news/articles.asp?articleID=4628
Found this article today.
"¯ Do not call for rescue assistance if, with proper planning and thought, you can walk yourself to safety. In some states, you can be charged for the rescue efforts in situations where reckless behavior has led to the need for search and rescue.
¯ A whistle is particularly good for audible signals.
¯ Visible signals may include, in daytime, light flashed with a mirror or smoke puffs; at night, a flashlight or three small bright fires. Anyone recognizing such a signal should acknowledge with two calls — if possible, by the same method — then go to the distressed person to determine the nature of the emergency"
Found this article today.
"¯ Do not call for rescue assistance if, with proper planning and thought, you can walk yourself to safety. In some states, you can be charged for the rescue efforts in situations where reckless behavior has led to the need for search and rescue.
¯ A whistle is particularly good for audible signals.
¯ Visible signals may include, in daytime, light flashed with a mirror or smoke puffs; at night, a flashlight or three small bright fires. Anyone recognizing such a signal should acknowledge with two calls — if possible, by the same method — then go to the distressed person to determine the nature of the emergency"