A valid point.
Now, how many other people (male or female/adult or non-adult) who attempted a risky adventure, were required to self-fund their own rescue?
Since this happened in Australia (the 'cost'), what business is it of ours?
....especially for those who come into harm's way in the course of more routine pursuits
However If you bother to check - many that attempt to set global non-stop records for fame / financial gain(airplane, ballon, etc) DO in fact have the teams and additional funding in place to self-fund a “rescue” effort
In this case the mother, when contacted about the $300,000 incurred by the Australian government - replied to the effect that they could not begin to pay, and said they should contact the US gov’t = MEANING YOUR TAX DOLLARS
And that is precisely what I object to - i.e. the arrogant presumption that others will risk their lives, property and funds when an attempted "money making" stunt such as this goes sour