No, the IUCRR never determines the cause of an incident. One of the fundamental principles all IUCRR members agree to, is to never speculate about the cause of an incident. Our members volunteer to help in the rescue/recovery of a victim, and then to document everything they saw, as well as all facts around the case. At no time are they to speculate, nor are any conclusions made from the gathered facts. That simply isn’t our job. Unfortunately, even the most basic incident with an ample number of facts can result in many possible causes. Consequently, since it’s extremely rare for there to be a single, incontrovertible reason for any given incident, the IUCRR cannot and does not make any conclusions. We simply pass on the data for others to make their own conclusions. With respect to their involvement in a rescue/recovery, IUCRR members are asked not to speak to anyone outside the recovery team. There is an IUCRR Public Liaison who acts as the central point of contact for all inquiries regarding a rescue/recovery.