Gerettete Leben
2
Boating
Ocean
Mechanical failure
Dead Engines in Bahamian Waters
25.690209005459°N, -77.438903808594°W
Gepostet auf January 12, 2022 von Atilla
Was ist passiert?
We were on route from Hypoluxo Island, Florida to Romora Bay, Harbor Island, Bahamas. Already in Bahamian water, our engines stopped. We tried to call for help with a cell phone, but there was no signal; and then again with a VHF radio, but still, no answer. After that, we launched multiple red aerial flares and continued to call on VHF with no answer. Last option was to activate the EPIRB. US and local Coast Guard communicated with a nearby cargo ship and they contacted us by VHF and asked the situation. About 1 hour later, a cargo ship came to our rescue and towed us to the nearest port.

Worte der Weisheit
Prepare for the worst even on routine routes / days!
Danke Notiz
Thank you, ACR team, for the great equipment. Easy to use even in difficult environments!
Rettungsort
77Q4MHR6+3C
Rettungsteam
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