Storie di sopravvissuti

Boating

Emergency at Sea: The PLB That Saved My Life

pubblicato su May 5, 2025 by Don

After days of exhausting hand steering, he fell asleep with the autopilot back online—only to wake up in the middle of the night....

Hunting

A Fall, a Beacon, and a Lifeline: An ANZAC Day to Remember

pubblicato su May 2, 2025 by Jasmine

Once I caught my breath, I did a self-assessment. I looked to my left; straight away, I could see my wrist was broken...

Hiking

How a ResQLink lead to a Helicopter rescue in Kahurangi

pubblicato su 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...

The Life-Saving Role of a Personal Locator in Our Open Sea Rescue

pubblicato su April 9, 2025 by Corey

As we waited, the minutes felt like hours. But then, the mood began to shift. The quiet was broken when we saw a plane in the distance...

Hiking

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

pubblicato su 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..

A Rescue Story Powered by a Personal Locator Beacon

pubblicato su April 1, 2025 by Steve

A sign of connection, was a lifeline. It was a turning point, and I allowed myself a moment to breathe.

Hiking

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

pubblicato su 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.

From Chaos to Rescue: The Locator Beacon’s Impact During Hurricane Helene

pubblicato su February 24, 2025 by Sam

This experience underscored the life-saving importance of having reliable emergency communication, particularly in remote or dangerous conditions. My ResQLink400 beacon proved invaluable, playing a crucial role in facilitating the rescue.

Off-road

A Hidden Culvert, a Sudden Accident, and a Locator Beacon That Helped Save a Life in Wairoa.

pubblicato su February 21, 2025 by Sandy

While following a rider through dense grass, they hit a hidden culvert pipe that the rider failed to spot. The impact was severe enough to throw the rider from their motorcycle, causing them to land hard on the ground.