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When you get lost hiking in WA, how much does it cost to get rescued? Surprisingly little
Jul. 18—You might think that sending a team of specialists up a mountain for hours on end to carry out a tricky rescue would result in a hefty bill. But you’d be wrong. While sheriff’s departments are responsible for search missions in Washington state, …