Tag: Comet
Fisherman shoots flare in Saipan rescue
A fisherman in a disabled boat near Saipan in the Western Pacific shot a flare to alert rescuers. One evening in October, the Commonwealth of…
Fishermen saved by Navy vessel after firing flares
Two fishermen have been saved from the sea in Dorset, UK, after firing flares seen by a Navy frigate. Jordan Coulter and David Miller were…
Flares are a reference point in rescue
Flares were used as a point of reference as rescue services conducted a three-hour search to find a kayaker in trouble off the Cornish coast.…
WesCom Signal and Rescue announces sponsorship of LAT35 in this year’s Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge
WesCom Signal and Rescue, a global supplier of marine distress signals, announces the sponsorship of four-man team “LATITUDE 35” in the tremendous ocean rowing race,…
Lone UK fisherman raises alarm with flare
A lone UK fisherman on a disabled fishing boat fired a red flare to raise an alarm and summon help. Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI was…
Flare brings help to missing mariners
Two missing mariners were rescued after a flare brought help when their boat became disabled off the Florida, USA coast. Overdue boaters Brett Stump, 30,…
Flares can make the difference in averting tragedy
Two men have been rescued in Queensland, Australia, after activating a flare when their jet-ski broke down. Their correct use of safety equipment can make…
Flares fired in nighttime search for missing person
A missing person was found after flares were fired off the Teignmouth coast, in Devon. It was believed the missing man was by the water,…
Jet-skier rescued after red flare activated
A charter vessel found and rescued a jet-skier in the water in South Africa after seeing a red flare. Sea Rescue South Africa (NSRI) received?a…
Red flares helps vessel spot fisherman in water
Thanks to red flares and a Mayday call, a fisherman in the sea whose boat sank off the Dorset coast was spotted and quickly rescued.…
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