Survivor stories

Hiking

ResQLink 400 Saves Man from A Venomous Hike

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Ben

I tried to find the source of bleeding and discovered a puncture wound on my calf, oozing blood.

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Camping Trip to Crab Lake Cut Short

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Sergei

Hiking

PLB Triggered During Medical Emergency in Australia

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Robert Croll

What I didn’t know at the time, was everything else going on in the background. 4 people playing cards get a call out, jump in the helicopter, save me and then back to playing cards. Not quite.

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ResQLink 400 Helps Lost Hiker in Getrude Saddle

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Sam Ford

As the situation developed, two-way communication methods were attempted using mobile GPS or to place a phone call. Only to be met by the 'No Service' banner, scrolling across the phone screen.

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ResQLink 400 Activated In Medical Emergency in NZ

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Deborah

I was in immediate pain and unable to move.

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ResQLink+ Seeks Search and Rescue in New Zealand

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Catherine

My husband and a friend who just happens to be a member of local search and rescue Southland set up a search and went looking for me.

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ResQLink 400 Picks Up Injured Hiker in Rocky Terrain

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Ana

I cannot stress enough how important it is to have a PLB with you - you just never know when you will need it, it is one of the best things you can do for yourself to keep safe.

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ResQLink+ Saves Teenage Hiker in New Zealand

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Olivia

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ResQLink Saves a Trip from Going Bad to Worse

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Caleb Smith