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Search and Rescue Overview

Search and Rescue Overview When it comes to search and rescue (SAR), there isn't a clear cut answer to "Who pays for the operation" and "The cost of this operation". North America Idaho Allowed to charge up to $4,000 for saving Generally speaking, much of out-of-bounds skiers America follows the model Maine of “nobody pays" i.e. Coast Guard or the National Park Oregon Vermont Utha Average cost – $600 Service pick up the bill. Arizona Allowed to charge New Hampshire Colorado fine of $1,000 for accessing closed territory up to $4,000 Germany United Kingdom Cost limit for 24 hours (emergency services) – €2,500 Mountain rescue service Europe is free of charge In much of Europe, most scenarios require the person being rescued to pay for the search and rescue operation. SLovakia Cost range - €116 to €9,960 France Cost range (helicopter rescue) - €6,000 to €9,000 Persons violating HZS laws will be liable to a fine of up to €3,320 Bulgaria Average cost - €1,000 Spain Only Catalonian region has started charging negligent skiers Suitzerland A rescue can easily cost €19,300 Austria Cost range - €300 to €600 per hour, Helicopter rescue range - €4,000 to €8,000 General Çosts Associated with Search and Rescue £50,000 £49,500 on on occassion £50,000 Europe O North America average £40,000 £30,000 £30,000 £20,000 £10,000** to £12,000 £10,000 £1,100* to £9,000 £6,000 £2,100 per hour £3,200 €0 £2,500 £2,600 Helicopter (to operate) Airlift to hospital Helicopter Air Ambulance evacuation Repatriation Repatriation *cost varies depending on the size of helicopter **cost varies depending on the distance COMPLETE Please note that these costs are just an average apporoximation. The costs are highly dependent upon the type and length of search and rescue operation. SKI

Search and Rescue Overview

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When it comes to search and rescue (SAR), there isn't a clear cut answer to "Who pays for the operation" and "The cost of this operation". This infographic will particularly interest winter sports ent...

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