[at-l] What about "useless" rescues?

[dragginanchor@earthlink.net (Draggin' Anchor)]

> In mild weather and terrain, two
> or three days overdue may be no big deal.  You have to consider where the
> person is.
>
> If someone is out boating, two or three hours overdue may warrant a
search.
>

In either case, it behooves the rescuing organization to get with it ASAP.
That which may be a benign situation with no threat to life or property can
turn ugly very quickly with the passage of a weather front and/or a
temperature drop.

It is much easier on all involved - the rescuer and the rescuee - to get
with it, get it done, and get back before everybody's life is at risk.  And,
for that, no charge, sir.  Thanks for calling us early.

Al (Draggin' Anchor)