'Griffo' I'm with you, this 'experienced' guy had no personal EPIRB/ELB.
Some of the cost should be looked at associated with this task ought to be bared by the guy himself due possible negligence on his behalf.
Anyway who cares how why when & where they found this guy, he's alive & that's all that counts as in a few weeks months it will mostly be all forgotten anyway. It's only his position that has got everyone all worked up. You & I would hardly rate a mention if lost in sim circumstances.
Wmk2