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How the ACR ResQLink PLB-400 Saved Our Lives: A Real-Life Snowshoe Hike Rescue in the Australian Alps

Gepostet auf August 6, 2025 by John

Midway through the hike at around midday, we were overcome by strong adverse weather, including heavy snow and strong winds, compounded by injuries to the group.

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Hiker Rescued by Helicopter After Injury thanks to the ResQLink™ 400 Personal Locator Beacon

Gepostet auf July 10, 2025 by Lisa

He couldn’t describe the situation before the call dropped. He ran up and down nearby hills but no signal.  After 20 minutes he returned, afraid of leaving me for too long due to the risk of shock and hyperthermia.  It was PLB time...

Hiking

Navigating a Backcountry Injury: LCL Tear and Emergency Response in NZ Wilderness

Gepostet auf June 9, 2025 by Emma

"As I tried to navigate my way carefully down this challenging part of the track, I lost my footing on the wet rock. In an instant, I slipped and fell roughly two meters down..."

Hiking

How a ResQLink lead to a Helicopter rescue in Kahurangi

Gepostet auf April 14, 2025 by Peter Husband

Even after resting for half an hour, it was clear that I still couldn’t put any meaningful weight on my right leg...

Hiking

Survival in the Wild: How a PLB Ensured Safety on the Te Araroa Trail

Gepostet auf April 1, 2025 by Jake

Being in the wilderness makes everything feel different. I knew I couldn’t move him because of his pain. So, I immediately activated my Personal Locator Beacon..

Hiking

A Mountain's Challenge: The Day a Rescue Beacon Saved Me

Gepostet auf March 10, 2025 by Stewart

At that point, I had no choice but to admit I couldn’t continue. I reluctantly activated my ACR ResQLink beacon. 35 minutes later, a rescue helicopter landed beside me.

Hiking

A Hike through the Blue Mountains, Two Helicopter Rescues, and a Story to Remember

Gepostet auf January 17, 2025 by Alison

Initially, I dismissed it as nothing serious, as the pain subsided quickly. However, by the time we reached Frying Pan Flat 15 minutes later, I noticed alarming symptoms: itchy soles, a burning sting site, tingling lips, and a tightening throat. My husband, a medical professional, recognized the signs of anaphylaxis and immediately activated another PLB. He administered antihistamines as my condition worsened, with my face swelling and skin burning.

Hiking

Tumbling in the Ranges: A 20-Meter Fall and the Helicopter That Saved Me

Gepostet auf November 15, 2024 by John

The impact left me battered, bruised, and disoriented. It took me nearly 30 minutes to muster the strength to drag myself off the slippery rocks and back to the track. However, it quickly became evident that I couldn’t continue; my severely sprained ankle made walking impossible. The situation was dire. The nearest road was a 2–3-day walk away, an insurmountable distance in my condition.

Hiking

Emergency Rescue on Gray Copper Trail: How a Simple Device Averted Disaster

Gepostet auf October 18, 2024 by Catherine

Unfortunately, Catherine slipped and broke her ankle. We tried to help her hop along, but the pain was excruciating, and she couldn’t move. As rain started to fall and the clouds thickened, Catherine’s pain escalated to an 8 out of 10, and she began shivering and going into shock.
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