Pre-course assignment 3

During a search and rescue attempt of a hiking party that have become lost, the team leader for the search and rescue team commands the entire team to abandon the search due to encroaching adverse weather conditions, which have been reported by the meteorological centre. There is a 60% chance of these adverse conditions, but the team leader does not want to risk the team. Discuss any ethical issues which need to be taken into consideration when abandoning such a rescue.