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The Cost of Getting lost!

Search-and Rescue can get bloody expensive, especially if a helicoper (the cost of which can be in the hundreds of dollars an hour)is called in. "In California, the counties pay the cost of rescue," says Gary Steffens,a Reserve Deputy for California's San Bernadino County Sherrif's Department. "The sherrif's department bills the county in which you reside. It's their option to pass that bill on to you."

Here's a rundown of some of the costs if you get lost in California:

Deputies..............$28 per person per hour

Volunteers...........$23 per hour per person

Horse & Rider.....$45 per hour

Dog & Handler....$40 per hour

4WD Vehicle........$.34 per mile

Helicopter............$500 per hour



"You might want to keep this in mind next time you set out into uncharted territory." Slaton L. White

Written by Slaton L. White---reprinted with permission from Field & Stream Magazine.Field & Stream Magazine ____________________________________________________________

A really great site, Virtual Backpacking, has been recommended to us by Mr. John Fallows.
Click here to take a look.

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