Man rescued off Mt Fuji, Japan, he went back for phone & had to be rescued again 27 yr old Chinese student living in Japan what type of people are venturing outdoors now days? Same thing happened to a canoeist in the Adirondacks in 2003 although in that case issue was whether he needed to be rescued, charged criminally for being dumb https://rec-law.us/5e2488f2

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Stranded man airlifted from Mount Fuji — then rescued again days later after he returned to get his phone

A student airlifted from near the peak of Mount Fuji returned to the slope and was rescued for a second time just four days later, authorities said.

CBS News

Garmin's latest Rescue Report shows where people used its Inreach SOS. Driving & motorcycling 2nd & 3rd largest uses SAR volunteers still have to get you! https://rec-law.us/yckrerab

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New satellite-based rescue service, including cost of rescue for $80/year. Works with Apple & most GPS satellite systems Overwatch Rescue has an impressive list of benefits for $80 https://rec-law.us/57w6wu3c Limited to select list of GPS devices & phones, hopefully that expands! https://rec-law.us/yckmzhmf

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Hikers who trespass might pay for search, rescue costs

Two Senate bills seek to recover the hefty cost to search for and rescue trespassing hikers who venture onto illegal or closed trails across the state...

Yahoo News

Another area is charging for rescue, Madeira off the coast of Spain will charge tourists (not locals) for rescues if they ignore warnings or leave designated trails https://rec-law.us/yk2mmdpk

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MSN

Hawaii proposing a bill that would charger hikers who are on CLOSED trails the cost of their rescue Mixed emotions about this one https://rec-law.us/nh8mf9te

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Should Hikers Pay for Their Own Rescues? New Legislation In Hawaii Argues Yes.

State legislators in Hawaii are fast-tracking a bill that would authorize the state to seek reimbursement from hikers who need rescue after venturing onto closed trails. But not everyone agrees it’s the right move.

Backpacker

Charging for search and rescue (SAR) costs is a complex issue that warrants careful consideration. https://rec-law.us/2p8kfxfs

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Have we created generations of people, wanting to get outside & expecting to be rescued? https://rec-law.us/3XeoOqh

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Opinion: Search and rescue overwhelmed by a generation “expecting to get rescued”

Demands on search and rescue teams have increased sharply over the last decade. Today’s outdoor recreationalists aren’t as self-sufficient as they used to be. More and more, people go farther and a…

The Denver Post

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently clarified that the Rescue Doctrine only applies to rescuing people and not property, unless rescuing the property saves people. The Rescue Doctrine is a legal principle someone who is injured performing a rescue to recover from the person who placed someone in danger.

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New Jersey Supreme Court holds the Rescue Doctrine only applies to rescuing people and not property unless rescuing the property saves people.

Recreation Law

Tourists visiting Colorado (and Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, etc.) should understand this map that highlights areas with no cell phone coverage. This is especially important for those planning to venture into remote or backcountry locations. Knowing where there is and isn't coverage. https://rec-law.us/3yBDCUr

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