Tag: flare
Kayaker rescue features flare
RNLI crew rescued five kayakers in difficulty off the Welsh coast with the help of an illuminating flare. The coastguard reported one June afternoon that…
Crew of sinking vessel rescued after firing flare
Two Mexicans on board a sinking boat have been recused off San Diego by US Coast Guards after firing a flare. Joint Harbor Command Center…
Missing rented boat and occupants located thanks to flare
A missing rented boat and four occupants were found on Lake Erie by a Canadian Coast Guard helicopter after it spotted a flare. The 16-foot…
Flares aid nighttime rescue of trawler
Flares helped RNLI crew members rescue the crew of a trawler that was sinking at night off the Devon, UK coast. Coastguards asked Exmouth and…
Flares used in roadside owl rescue
Flares have been used in the roadside rescue of an injured owl in Massachusetts, USA. A state trooper found the injured owl on Route 1…
Cruiser taking on water had flares
Three anglers on a cruiser taking on water off Tathra, New South Wales, Australia, were saved by Marine Rescue Merimbula. The volunteer crew on board Merimbula…
Yacht found in dark after flare fired
A yacht has been found in the dark in Queensland, Australia, after firing a flare. One February evening, the Noosa Coast Guard was called after…
Flare fired by yacht in trouble
A yacht in trouble at Newhaven fired a flare and was rescued by RNLI crew on the eve of the 200th anniversary of the founding…
Flare sighting leads to lifesaving medal
Two fishermen, who spotted a liferaft and flare off Vancouver Island, Canada, have received lifesaving awards. Ryan and John Planes were presented with Silver Medals…
Aircrew mark liferaft with flares in rescue
Canadian aircrew marked the position of a liferaft with flares so helicopter rescuers could easily spot it. In the liferaft, 110 kilometres off Nova Scotia’s…
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