Tired, thirsty hikers calling 'Yuppie 911'

Western backcountry hikers armed with GPS technology are increasingly using the devices to report such non-emergencies like "water tasted salty," prompting search and rescue officials to call personal locator beacons "Yuppie 911," as the incidents of their misuse grows. Via AP.

Comments

[Bob Triggs]

People who cause unnecessary search and rescue missions should be held responsible financially and civil/criminal charges should be a part of the consequences as well. A serious public education effort is required here.

[mikeyg]

These people have taken a good idea and are now going to ruin it for
people who really need help.