I hiked in the Grand Canyon last May and I think their policy should be adopted in Canada for all these types of incidents.
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Q: If I get into trouble and need to be rescued, who pays for my rescue?
A: The National Park Service coordinates all emergency rescue operations within the park, which is a discretionary function of the agency. The costs of an inner canyon rescue are covered by the tax payer, however ground ambulance transport and supporting commercial aeromedical transportation is the financial responsibility of the patient.
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In other words, they have no legal obligation to rescue you.