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Show If necessary, these fields are marked off. Then they are assigned for search to the available search crew and to the avalanche dog leader, respectively. It is of the utmost importance here that the number of searchers have a proper relationship to the size of the search field assigned. ( The smaller the number of probing crewe, the smaller the search field). Too- large search areas result in discouragement and thereby in a " careless" search. On the other hand, limited spaces, which have a sensible relationship to the strength of the crew, result in precise work. The avalanche dog leader has to secure suitable search fields for the dog so that he can work undisturbed. If necessary, the dog leader accomplishes this by being insistent. Search fields can be exchanged later on if both sides get negative results. Warning; posts Before the start of the mission, an avalanche warning post should be < st up if needed ( danger of further avalanches). The post has to be anged in such a way that it is safe, has a view of the avalanche search area, and can alert the crews instantly and reliably with the shrill call: avalanche". In case of fog and at night, the installation of this type of warning post is questionable and normally cannot be done. Escape route. At all times, even in case of fog and at night, a sure excape route has to be determined for the crew. In case of further avalanuhing, they may have to use this escape route in order to avoid being scattered in panic. Beginning the search. The dog leader and the search crew go to their search areas* Understandably, the dog leader suffers from a certain degree of tenseness, a form of stage fright, and nervousness ( do I detect the victim or not, will my dog live up to general expectations or will he fail?). The dog leader should counteract this feeling and should react to the dog with calm and confidence. He should pretend that they are doing one of the many training exercises the dog has carried out so many times successfully. - 59 - |
