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paul wrote:There's also the problem that if it is believed that there may be some sort of retribution for having a rescue team getting involved, then some people in need of assisance may delay asking for it until it is too late.
It is better for anybody who thinks thay need help to ask for it rather than worry about the consequences.
See incident 284 on http://www.derbyshirecro.org.uk/call_outs.html
Kver33 wrote:Generally I have talked to them about thier[sic] life. If the subject of caving comes up, I talk about how I got involved with it. If they are interest they'll fish for information. Other than that, "Get warm, stay warm, good night, good bye".
caverbill wrote: When he heard my voice, he said, "I'm in trouble aren't I?". I said "here's the deal Jimmy, come to our training session and learn how to do this or we leave you in the pit". He became a really good vertical caver.
Whaddaya do after you save a spelunker?
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