Would you be grateful if someone saved your life in Hawaii? Not everyone is.
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Would you be grateful if someone saved your life in Hawaii? Not everyone is.
The story talks about legislative bills but what are (were) the numbers (HBxxx or SBxxx).
I believe the Hawaii legislature has ended 2022 sessions and not heard that passed any “Search and Rescue” bill.
I have no problem with making violators weather visitors or locals pay for their transgressions. A full fare helicopter rescue would probably mean a second mortgage.
As for raising airfares to $1000, that’s a two way street. Many islanders like to travel to the ninth island and I don’t see the airlines cutting special deals just for them.
A simple Med flight will run about $50,000 (mainland prices), ask me how I know, been there done that 3 times.
Let these idiots pay for their own stupidity! Period. Way too many of them here and acting like they deserve it. If they knowingly and willfully walk,jump,cross any designated private property, dangerous areas,,make them pay.!! And ban them from coming back.
Absolutely agree that those who ignore restricted area signs and end up having to be rescued by emergency personnel, they should not only pay 100% of the cost associated with emergency personnel but they should also slapped with a fine to boot!
Each no trespassing sign should include the cost of rescue from that area.
Aloha Jeff and Rob. I suggest zipper barb wire on top of all fences to keep people OUT of dangerous areas. I guarantee that would put an end to these “idiots”. If they succeed in getting over and need rescue, then charge them full price. That video showed how the wind currents were dangerous for the rescue copter. What do you think of my idea?
Hi Debra.
Interesting idea. Not sure if any of the no trespassing locations have that kind of wire or not. Also an interesting idea posted about listing the fine amount on the no trespassing sign.
Aloha.
Good idea but razor wire would leave the property owner open to a lawsuit. Regular barbed wire less so but also so less effective.
Again, Hawaii is not Disneyland! When one ignores signs and barricades, one is risking one’s life and therefore shall and will pay out of their own pocket if a rescue of said person(s) becomes a reality.
Mahalo (I think…)
I submitted a comment earlier & saw it “awaiting moderation” for a while, & now don’t see it. ?? It wasn’t an “off”
Comment, I simply agreed with most that these kind of incidents are a travesty, & endanger the lives of first responders often.
To borrow a phrase from one of our favorite Hawaii based TV shows “Bill ’em, Dano!”
Back country skiers have to pay for rescues. And they aren’t (mostly) acting negligent. Why should HI be any different? You trespass. You pay.
Why it has taken this long to hold trespassers accountable is beyond me. But we have tour guides who sell taking people down to the Wailua falls pool.outrageous! If you trespass and get hurt expect to pay, not the Hawaiian taxpayer. Doesn’t work in Disneyland shouldn’t work here either. Add a responsibility clause to the ag declaration. Goes for wildlife selfies too. Respect. Go home and act the fool.