At Ease!
The CP in question must have had a very compelling reason for making the statements he did in this matter....you folks should give him a bit of sea room here.
He may very well be stating his case exactly according to his company policy manual, owner's policy, or someother binding requirement upon him and has nothing to do with his own personal reasons.
It is not inconsistent to consider the FI may have wrongfully assumed a rescue function that he was not properly trained, equipped, or tasked to do. We have had many instances of professional SAR crews lamblasting such amateur efforts even when the non-professional intervention saved lives.
Perhaps Craab will jump in here and re-iterate all the reasons he has posted in the past which would validate the dangers that such non-professional SAR acts pose to the public?
If the FI has to pay for the flight time incurred or re-fuelling charges....count me in on the Whip Round to help him pay the bill!
Sounds to me like a certain CP needs his hind end firmly kicked....repeatedly!
The FI acted like a true Helicopter Pilot should....Bravo,
Lad!