I think you have to tell them. What if they wanted to communicate with a friend or family member? What if something could have been done, some how? What if they wanted to pray before attempting reentry?
If they are not praying prior to re-entry I'm not sure what their prayers are worth anyway.
“I think you have to tell them. What if they wanted to communicate with a friend or family member? “
Yes, what if you were denied last words to your wife?
Question: Couldn’t they send up a rescue vehicle or something?
That was my first thought. What an absolute horror, to deny someone their chance to get right with God...