Top 5 SAR Myths

Here is a list of the top Search and Rescue myths we’ve encountered. These are “common knowledge” falsehoods that many people mistakenly believe are true.

Time by Richard de Vos from The Noun Project Creative Commons – Attribution (CC BY 3.0)

Myth 1: You have to wait 24 hours

Smart Phone by Megan Sheehan from The Noun Project

Myth 2: We can find you using your cell phone

Credit Card by Ed Harrison from The Noun Project

Myth 3: You have to pay for rescue

Helmet by Pedro Vidal from The Noun Project

Myth 4: SAR Members are paid

Charity

Myth 5: SAR Teams are well funded