Big story about back country skiers caught in avalanche, one dies. Rescue with helicopters and teams considered one of the most difficult ever by rescuers – high winds, snow blowing, unstable surface, helicopter unable to land, etc.
For rescue of these who like to live on the edge – back country skiing after big snows, with known avalanche risk – who pays the bill? Shouldn’t these folks be charged with the thousands it no doubt cost to rescue them? Most of us are too sensible, too old, or not rich enough to engage in such high risk adventures. Should we be paying their rescue bills when they go too near the edge?
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Edwin,
ReplyDeleteThis one touched close to me- a friend of a friend died.
I see you point. Yet the same arguements can be made in several different extremes. (Irresponsible drivers- young/old and their accidents, negligent parents/children hurting others who cleans up the crime scene, et cetera, et cetera.) Yes, some cost more than others. Yes, some are more dangerious than others.
Perhaps considerations need to be made for back country, and other extreme sports, to have insurance that they pay. We do so on cars due to the cost and levity of their accidents.
All in all a subject to be considered.