We have people who go bushwalking (the Ozzie bush can be very unforgiving) with only enough water for a few hours, no sunscreen, etc. When they 'fail to return' and the alarm is raised, many folk - both volunteers and emergency services - spend much time and money searching for them, sometimes at risk to their own lives. Each time this happens the question is raised "should people pay for or at least contribute to the cost of their own rescue", but I don't think a solution has been agreed on.

Me, I say make them pay.

Cheers
JennieG