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numerous responses led solely by local agencies, and
those responses in which responders were dispatch
solely to offer immediate assistance.
One agency that’s regularly involved in outdoor
recovery is the U.S. Forestry Service, which
encourages those heading into a wooded area to tell
someone who isn’t going on the trip the destination,
itinerary, and even specifics like the make, model,
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outdoor activity such as dehydration, overheating and
accidental injury. “It can be just as dangerous as it is
beautiful,” he said.
It’s hard to estimate just how many resources have
been used to recover and come to the aid of outdoor
recreationists. Strength has assisted with approximately
15 search and rescue operations since the beginning
of the year, but that number does not include the