[LINK] Lost in the Blue Mountains: triple-0 operator 'uncaring'

[Ivan Trundle]

On 17/04/2009, at 11:41 AM, Stilgherrian wrote:

> Yes, after spending $50k on a fancy 4WD vehicle, having to fork out
> another 1% on something which could save the lives of you and your
> family is outrageous.

What irks me is that federal legislation requires all boats that  
travel more than 2 nautical miles beyond 'partially smooth waters'  
must have an EPIRB, yet 4WDs travelling into remote areas do not.

Oh yes, and to rent an EPIRB costs as little as $50 a week...

More information: http://beacons.amsa.gov.au/

And to respond to those who asked privately which was the better  
number to ring from your mobile - it's 112... (which works across all  
networks, regardless of your SIM card's affiliation.

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