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Fishing

Thunderstorms, a Dead Motor, and a Rescue Mission: Our Boating Close Call

Posted on November 15, 2024 by William Marshall

We were about 20 miles from port with thunderstorms visible in the distance—a concerning situation, to say the least. Despite our best efforts to troubleshoot the motor, we couldn’t get it running again. Attempts to contact help via radio also failed. Knowing we needed immediate assistance, we activated our GlobalFix V6 EPIRB.

Hiking

Tumbling in the Ranges: A 20-Meter Fall and the Helicopter That Saved Me

Posted on November 15, 2024 by John

The impact left me battered, bruised, and disoriented. It took me nearly 30 minutes to muster the strength to drag myself off the slippery rocks and back to the track. However, it quickly became evident that I couldn’t continue; my severely sprained ankle made walking impossible. The situation was dire. The nearest road was a 2–3-day walk away, an insurmountable distance in my condition.

Fishing

Hiker Rescued After Severe Fall Near Baldy Lake, Thanks to Emergency Beacon

Posted on October 24, 2024 by GARY

Standing up was nearly impossible, and putting weight on my left leg wasn’t working. I crawled about fifty feet to the trail, but by 6:30 pm, I realized there was no way I’d make it out on my own.

Hiking

Emergency Rescue on Gray Copper Trail: How a Simple Device Averted Disaster

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Catherine

Unfortunately, Catherine slipped and broke her ankle. We tried to help her hop along, but the pain was excruciating, and she couldn’t move. As rain started to fall and the clouds thickened, Catherine’s pain escalated to an 8 out of 10, and she began shivering and going into shock.

Hunting

Stranded and Injured: A Hunter's Decision to Activate His Lifesaving Beacon

Posted on October 14, 2024 by jim lahey

Eventually, the pain from my ankle kicked in hard. I climbed back into the bush and finally found the track I had been searching for, but it wasn’t exactly where the map had marked it. I laid out my mat and tried to sleep, but the pain in my ankle kept me up most of the night.

Off-road

Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash: How an ACR Beacon Helped Save a Life

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Janet

One of the bikes, which was near the end of the group, went down on a sharp curve. The passenger was thrown from the bike and slid across the road, clearly in severe pain.

Flying

Engine Failure at 1,100 Feet: Quick Thinking Saves Lives in Plane Crash

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Stephen Cabiroy

I turned the aircraft around and aimed for the field. As we approached, I saw a barbed wire fence at the edge, with the soft ground rising toward it. The moment we hit the soft soil, the nose of the plane dug in, and with the engine weight in the back, the plane flipped and spun, coming to a stop on its roof. Despite the violent impact, the cabin remained intact, but the situation was dire

Water-sports

Stranded at Sea: Solo Surfski Adventure Turns into Rescue Mission

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Louis Kirsten

In Australia, standard procedure requires PLBs to be registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, who perform an annual registration check. With my PLB registration up to date, I felt confident in activating it at around 3:50 PM.

Hiking

Mt. Tambora Trek Turns Heroic After Hiker Falls and Goes Missing

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Stefan

On our way up, we ran into a distressed hiker coming down alone. He had summited with a friend named Nuril that morning, who had left for the campsite first. But when he came down after him, Nuril wasn't there. After waiting for 3 hours, he decided to trek down through the night to get cell service and call for help, so he asked us to help keep an eye out for him.
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