[at-l] Re: Modern Devices, etc.

[Bror8588 at aol.com (Bror8588@aol.com)]

In a message dated 3/8/04 20:03:28 Eastern Standard Time, max_patch@lycos.com 
writes:


> The cell phone issue is the wrong thing to focus on in my not so humble 
> opinion.
> 
> 

Granted, the care of the injured is the first concern but is there no 
appreciation of a way to summon help?  The example from real life indicated that the 
injured hiker lost blood.  Fortunately not so much that he was without hope.  
But what if there were a hiker who did lose a lot of blood (to the danger 
point, or who was mauled by a wild boar (or you name it -- crazed human?) and 
required immediate assistance?  Would it not be good to have a way to summon 
assistance without resorting to fire signals?  

I can understand if someone is crazed by the incessant use of cell phones as 
we see on the commuter trains but for safety's sake they are useful 
instruments and in my opinion (OK I won't say humble) they should be a part of every 
first aid kit.

After the call is made then the rescuers (hikers who are with the injured) 
can assist to a pick-up point.

Skylander