http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-35423469
Thoughts? We have a strong tradition in the UK of many sport and recreation (in part or wholly)related rescue services being fully volunteer based and charity supported and only calling upon EMS/Police/Military for specialist equipment and the final stage of any call that requires a trip to a hospital.
What would happen in the US were these dudes to be frequently calling on the coast guard or having any ship having to divert to them when in distress?