Not sure why anyone would consider going out in winds like that but either way, just happy to have read they were safe and wasn't me in the pic.
It's happened to duck hunters in Collins Bay a few times, hunting the Brothers Islands, when wind unexpectedly changed and blows in ice.
One thing I've noticed more this year than most is you really can't trust weather reports. More often than not, they'll report winds in 1 direction but rarely is and even windguru seems to be off IMO.
I would worry that if people were to be charged the fees for rescues, less people would call for help when needed. However, maybe they wouldn't go out but we're all guilty of doing so in "iffy" weather.
Stay Safe and Play Well.
Cheers