Flares proved they are an excellent tool for saving lives in an incident near Lake Worth Inlet, at Palm Beach, Florida.
Two men launched three red flares after their 18-foot boat capsized one evening in November.
A Coast Guard Station Lake Worth Inlet 45-foot response boat-medium crew responded. The men were brought to Blue Heron Marina uninjured.
Petty Officer 2nd Class William Griffin, coxswain at Station Lake Worth Inlet, says, “Having working safety equipment and effective means of communication aided the rescue personnel to respond quicker and save lives.
“Flares are an excellent tool to use especially in the evening to help alert nearby vessels and rescue assets of your location.”
Boaters are urged to check the weather before going out. They should also tell someone where they are going and when they will be back, wear a life jacket and ensure their safety gear is up-to-date.
Arrangements will be made to recover the vessel.
The image shows the capsized boat and is credit of US Coast Guard.
Here are details of another Florida rescue.
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