Why didn’t they text? Cultural norms aside, texts usually go through more easily than calls in spotty areas. But yeah, I’ll take hypothermia and exposure over answering an unknown number any day.
Modern search and rescue tools actually do send a text with a link to ping your exact location. The text is intended to be customized to the situation so they know it is legit.
Clark, your mother Martha is worried about you. You are not in trouble. Please contact Metropolis PD to let us know you are safe, or click this link to share your location so we can come get you.
Why didn’t they text? Cultural norms aside, texts usually go through more easily than calls in spotty areas. But yeah, I’ll take hypothermia and exposure over answering an unknown number any day.
Modern search and rescue tools actually do send a text with a link to ping your exact location. The text is intended to be customized to the situation so they know it is legit.
Clark, your mother Martha is worried about you. You are not in trouble. Please contact Metropolis PD to let us know you are safe, or click this link to share your location so we can come get you.
I know this trick, it’s a virus
Nice try hungry bear.
I’m more likely to answer a call than respond to a text, and i feel like this is the same for most people. Besides, why would rescuers send a text?
Ok boomer
That phrase is so fucking old, you’re almost the boomer for using it, touch grass weirdo
This post is so fucking old, you’re almost the boomer for viewing it, touch grass weirdo
I’m 19
Age has nothing to do with it. You are still a boomer.
As they say, boomer is a mentality.
You’ll be in a nursing home a loooong time
Why would a rescuers not text? Especially after trying to call…
to reach you about your car insurance. are you fully aware of the high price of vehicle maintenance?