My Pa, in his youth, broke his back after hitting a railroad crossing at 90+ miles an hour on his motorcycle. The mercy flight and the ambulance arrived at the same time. They asked which he wanted and he asked which is cheaper.
My friend got saved from a cliff by helicopter one time, and the bill was $0. In the US. I suppose that’s because he didn’t need any health care.
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.
$2000?!?! I got charged $3000 for a 15-minute EMS transport. They didn’t even perform any medical care.
This sounds like bullshit, and if it’s true, arbitrary.
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.
It is. Aviation falls under federal law.
You’ll still get a bill for them just showing up
Question, can you just refuse to give them your personal information?
You might. Depends on law enforcement’s involvement
Honestly? Me too.
