"I am lost, but I'm not in danger" vs "I am lost, I need help" Sounds to me like the hiker was very experienced, and ultimately had no issues at all reaching s

"I am lost, but I'm not in danger" vs "I am lost, I need help" Sounds to me like the hiker was very experienced, and ultimately had no issues at all reaching safety... I find it interesting that someone called SAR and didn't call/text the hiker?