Charge Hikers F&G rescue Fee

[hockeypuck]

Originally Posted by Bear Islander

A permit to walk on public property, great idea. But why stop there, thousands of people run on public ways, a lot of them have accidents or heart attacks, then they expect somebody to rush in and give them a free ride to the hospital. A running permit could raise a fortune.

How about we simply enforce the laws we have now (where have I heard that before?) and charge idiots for their own rescue.

Bear Island, I truly hope that your friend is rescued and fully recovers. The subject of this thread was about charging for the rescue of unfortunate victims. My position was that there is a social contract to rescue anyone in distress that most or all states adhere to. Your quote above implies that we should "charge idiots for their own rescue." Sounds a little harsh to me. Do you still feel the same way now that it is a friend in need?