If you've flown SAR then you are sure to have come up against the 'GM-or-bust' type of character. Not so bad, maybe if it's a backseater but potentially lethal if you're the guy who's signed for it. The question is, should there be a point where the lives of the crew are more important than the silly sod with a broken leg bobbing around on a fishing boat on a nasty night. If there is, what criteria do you/should you use to decide 'thats enough - I think we'll call it a day'.
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