As i wrote we do not know enough! And i do not blame Mr. Waugh, just my mind far away.
If a postman climbs down, it´s a real brave man.
I will fire any rescue trooper in my own area which proceed like:
"At first we are going to the accident site without rescue equipment, only to take a look and to spot the victim, than we are going back and grab the needed gear."
Especially if the car/equipment ist a distance away.
A minimum of needed equipment, rope, harness, first aid ... will weight only a dozen lbs, one single backpack is allways usefull in the initial attack.
I like the idea hanging on a cliff or laying injured on ground and the first rescuer comes up saying " Ok, i know now where you are and in which condition, stay cool i´m here again in 15 minutes."
Shoot me!
Last edited by tecpilot; 13th January 2008 at 08:28.