This reminds me of why I love where I live. I can't imagine anyone expecting to be rescued up here - I'm sure it happens, but a lot more of a rarity.

I have a PLB, but I'd be embarrassed to use it unless it was really bad - and I'd still be embarrased, just more likely alive and embarrased.

Bill - your story below, sounds like they were in shock. Our culture anymore is so "safe" that people freeze - they never learn to deal with shock or emergencies.