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Luc
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PostWed Sep 15, 2021 1:16 pm 
My sister and I just got back from doing the Chelan Summit Trail. On the trail, we came upon a lost and hungry hiker. We helped him out with food, navigation, and a zoleo text to his wife. Obviously I'd never hesitate to use an SOS device that is associated with me for a hiker other than me. But does anyone know how it works? I mean, if I were to send an SOS for an injured hiker, my family would get notified and, if it were a device other than zoleo or another 2-way device, they would be looking for me, not the other hiker. Of course I would stay with the injured person, but does the mis-matched SOS screw anything up? What about rescue costs? Just wonderin'

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PostWed Sep 15, 2021 1:32 pm 
Here is a story from NWhikers regarding just such a situation: https://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8034284&highlight=la+bohn The person involved might have better answers to your questions.

Since I have no expectations of forgiveness, I don't do it in the first place. That loop hole needs to be closed to everyone.
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PostWed Sep 15, 2021 2:39 pm 
There is no charge for rescue in Washington and most if not all other states. I currently have a 2 way satellite device which I highly recommend. It's useful for rescuers to know how serious, how many, are you prepared to spend the night? My wife and I had a system to let her know it wasn't me when I had my old 1 way spot2.

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PostThu Sep 16, 2021 10:00 am 
Have a conversation with your emergency contacts that just because you hit the SOS button it doesn't necisarly mean that you're hurt and it's likely you're summoning help for someone else.

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PostFri Sep 17, 2021 1:44 pm 
That's what I like about the Garmin InReach devices... Two way texting to help clarify just such a situation.

Happy Trails... pasayten
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