Arrest for endangerment is not too small a penalty. 30 days in the hooscow for their foolish acts and endangerment of others 9the rescuees, lifeboat and helo) is quite warrented, imho.
brings up that old thread about ill-prepared record setters in tiny helos on the antarctic being considered heroic, doesn't it?
Where does bravery stop and foolish conduct begin?