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New Meadows, Idaho, USA

44.9712808°N, -116.2840176°W

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Gary and Jeff

What happened?

Words of wisdom

I have been a search and rescue pilot for the Idaho Backcountry for nearly 30 years and I am amazed at how accurate this ACR 406 ELT is! 

Thank you note

I thank you and your team again in your support and work with the 406 ELT ACR unit.

Rescue location

New Meadows, Idaho, USA

Rescue team

Local Search and Rescue

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