While viewing the coverage of the lost Scout, Michael Auberry, I was wondering if supplies including radios, food, warm clothing, etc., could be dropped by air at Strategic area's. They could drop devices with loud signals attracting the 12 year old to it.
The boy could possibly have some reasons for hiding or afraid of being humiliated.
I have not seen any coverage of air drops, but hope it is a good idea that maybe you can inquire about.
Daniel Smith
52 yrs old Receiver of a U.S. Silver Lifesaving Medal in 1998
Based on my familiarity with this area, there is heavy, heavy vegetation. Whatever is dropped may be caught in a tree, but your thoughts of survival packages with loud signals sounds like it could work. Seems like with today's electronics, the loud sound could be a parent's voice announcing that a package of food, clothing, shelter, and fire-starting materials has been dropped.
With apologies for making light of it, just announcing that fire-starting materials are available would be enough to attract 85% of the Boy Scouts within a ten-mile radius (based on my experience).
Hi Dan,
Well Done, and welcome to Free Republic.
Someone with more rescue expertise than me will need to address your question.