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Spot "Help" Message

Updated 2016-05-05

I'M OKAY.

If I were in real trouble, you wouldn't have gotten a message that brought you here. I have an SOS button to use for emergencies  which goes directly to first responders / search and rescue. 

So don't panic, and don't worry.

Algonquin starts actively searching for anyone who is more than 24 hours overdue. The most likely reason I'd send a Help message is because I'm behind schedule and am probably not going to get out on the day I'm supposed to. I may have broken my paddle, damaged my kayak, or maybe injured myself in a way that's not serious but is slowing me down, like a sprained ankle. 

If I go back to sending "OK" messages after this, please use the GPS link in those messages to see where I am compared to where I'm supposed to be. If I'm still making progress but it's clear I'm not getting out when I should, call the park and let them know I'm behind schedule. 

If I keep sending Help messages and I'm not moving or barely moving, call the park and explain that I likely need help getting out.

Algonquin park's phone number is 705.633.5572

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  • Home
  • What's New
  • Trip Logs
    • 2018 - Achray - Clover - Tarn - St. Francis >
      • Part 2: Clover to Stratton
      • Part 3: Stratton, High Falls, St. Francis
      • Part 4: Barron Canyon
    • Rock - Louisa - Welcome
    • Opeongo - Catfish
    • Kiosk - Erables - Catfish - Cedar
    • Canoe - Joe - Burnt Island
    • Canoe - McIntosh - Shah
    • Shall - Booth - Shirley - McKaskill
    • Opeongo - Shippagew
    • Opeongo - Round Island >
      • Opeongo - Round Island Part 2
    • Magnetawan - Rosebary - Shah >
      • Magnetaway - Rosebary - Shah Part 2
    • Kiosk - Mouse - Maple >
      • Kiosk - Mouse - Maple Part 2
      • Kiosk - Mouse - Maple Part 3
    • 2017: One Day Failed Trip
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