Hey...you guys are great. Yeah, I needed a reminder to not get too caught up in the drama. I saw the tightrope act, too, and it was a real treat. About half way he stopped and started carefully bouncing. His feet didn't lose touch of the strap, but he got in a good round of up-and-down springing in place before moving on. Impressive! And it is always a treat to talk to the folks that pass through while hiking the PCT, or come in with La Tortuga Verde. (the green tortoise)
Yep, Gary, you are right. No special services in this rescue, so no extra bill to the taxpayer. I think that Mike Castro's willingness to get up at all hours to go search for people is part of the level of responsibility that he assumes.