A competent rescue leader can increase the victim's chances if he is able to designate likely subregions for first priority search and if these subregions can be searched effectively and quickly. The results of applying equations one through four to this problem are summarized in Table 3. The results of these probability calculations reinforce contemporary probing procedures. An initial coarse probe of at least three meters deep has been given mathematical support. The repetition of the coarse probe before resorting to a fine probe is beneficial., especially for the smaller avalanches.
Rescue groups can increase the victim's chances by first efficiently searching probable subregions.
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