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[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 27 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My friend got saved from a cliff by helicopter one time, and the bill was $0. In the US. I suppose that’s because he didn’t need any health care.

[–] FireTower@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago (2 children)

In my state SAR is free unless the person was doing something really dumb. Eg. Avalanche victim = free. Vs. Hypothermia evac from winter hiking without a coat = ~$2k total.

[–] s1ndr0m3@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

$2000?!?! I got charged $3000 for a 15-minute EMS transport. They didn't even perform any medical care.

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This sounds like bullshit, and if it's true, arbitrary.

[–] JustZ@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

It is. Aviation falls under federal law.

[–] FireTower@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Most of the SAR is voluntareer based here. There are several regional SAR groups all made of ordinary people who help the state in their free time. The $2k is an average not fixed amount. Depending on circumstances it'll be higher or lower.