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https://www.outsideonline.com/2353856/national-park-service-investigative-services-branch Gary Haupt
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pnichols wrote:
One small detail in this story really concerns me regarding the DW and myself whenever we take our RV out in the middle of nowhere looking for rocks:
1. We now carry along a device that makes possible texting via the Iridium satellite system and also calls for emergency rescue by air if necessary with the push of a special button on it ...
HOWEVER
2. ... good luck paying the air rescue bill afterwards.
We just signed up for Good Sam's Premium TravelAssist insurance that pays for air rescue if one can get ahold of Good Sam to call in the chopper. If Good Sam calls in for the chopper they pay for it - if the button on the satellite device brings in a chopper, you're on your own paying the $$$$$ for it.
A scarry scenario -> health-wise and wallet-wise.
on my sat message/rescue device, air or surface rescue is part of the annual plan. plan covers us/canda/mexico or worldwide depending on what you want. If we are over 100 miles from home they pay to get us out and then pay for return to home when medically safe to transport.
