A hiker lying in a stream in Kiwiland was rescued after a passing hiker activated a PLB.

Note that in some places a PLB is free or low-cost. Think how much of a burden this takes off SAR teams...

Wagga, your first link is empty. Would like to see the report.

Fixed.

Since the last time we discussed PLBs, we have added a lot of new members, and with the enormous task of finding MA370 in the news, it seems like a good time time bring up beacons again.

Where are these places with free or low-cost PLB's?

One I know of is New South Wales, Australia There is a review of different devices here.