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[–] FireTower@lemmy.world 22 points 1 week ago (2 children)

In my state SAR is free unless the person was doing something really dumb. Eg. Avalanche victim = free. Vs. Hypothermia evac from winter hiking without a coat = ~$2k total.

[–] s1ndr0m3@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

$2000?!?! I got charged $3000 for a 15-minute EMS transport. They didn't even perform any medical care.

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)

This sounds like bullshit, and if it's true, arbitrary.

[–] FireTower@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

Most of the SAR is voluntareer based here. There are several regional SAR groups all made of ordinary people who help the state in their free time. The $2k is an average not fixed amount. Depending on circumstances it'll be higher or lower.

[–] JustZ@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

It is. Aviation falls under federal law.