It seems there is an element that thinks they are "experienced," immortal, self-assured, etc., and think they are invincible.
Those attributes are not exclusive to individuals of any one particular ideology, and are common among pretty much any potentially dangerous endeavor.
I wouldn't use the word "deserve", however, I would agree that if one opts to play with fire, one shouldn't expect sympathy when they eventually get burned.IMO, those that get themselves into serious trouble (and should know better, like the girl in Australia who was trying to sail around the world alone) probably get what they deserve...