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[–] nBodyProblem@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Ironically, search and rescue services in the USA are usually done by volunteers and park rangers, and typically free

Yes if they put you in a helicopter it’s gonna be expensive, like $10k, but 99% of the time S&R won’t cost you anything. They’d prefer you call when the situation isn’t so dire instead of waiting until it gets really bad because you are scared of the cost.