Just a quick thought, and I haven't read back, and I haven't checked her exact location...but some assistance from Diego Garcia not an option?
US citizen..US forces.....I guess I'm asking why am I paying (Taxes) to rescue US citizen whn US interests are so nearby....again assuming they were in vicinity, sure if she was just off the coast at Fremantle...different, though I still think there is something to be said for user pays............