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Trapped in Squeeze Test for hours [The Age] 22-Apr-2014 At 10:49:01 PM patto

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On 22/04/2014 Cliff wrote:
>On 22/04/2014 rodw wrote:
>>Because ppl wont call until its to late, I'm pretty sure rescue ppl would
>>rather bring out a live body than a corpse....srsly you want to bring
>up
>>this crap again.
>
>Sure, can't argue with that. Everyone wants a good outcome :) I just think
>the cost of avoidable rescues like this puts pressure on services and funding
>that might be better used helping people who haven't intentionally put
>themselves in harms way. I understand that they've decided to fly him to
>Melbourne for treatment. Maybe the total bill will be $10-20,000. Hopefully
>diverting police and ambos away from other duties hasn't adversely affected
>someone else. Like you, I'm glad he's OK. But I think he should foot the
>bill.
>
>Fill the boulder with concrete!

What are these other duties for police and ambos that are so much more important?

Helping people P-platers who wrapped themselves around a tree?
Helping the smoker who has had a stroke?
Helping the obese guy who has had a heart attack?

Should these people get help? Yep. Are they more important? Nup. Are they less avoidable, nup.