A report on a rescue this week by CBS 5 in Phoenix highlights how new technology is changing the way search and rescues are evolving. Obviously this is great news, but are there unintended consequences invloved here? Could awareness of improved SAR capabilities allow people to think they can take more chances in the backcountry; such as going further than they're capable of, or climbing higher on a mountain, or headiing into the wilderness without the proper gear and skills? The proliferation of cell phones and PLBs has brought about similar unintended consequences.
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