If i am rescued by helicopter in france without insurance will i be liable for the cost?

Question

If i am rescued by helicopter in france without insurance will i be liable for the cost?

Answer 1

yes

unless you are a french resident

Answer 2

Please, tell us wtf you did!

When you go skiing, you have to pay.

Answer 3

A proportion of the cost, French Residents would also have to pay something towards the cost (but could reclaim most of it back through their equivalent f National Insurance)