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Bimini Bahamas man overboard rescue

24.6415325°N, -79.8699529°W

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Robert

What happened?

 Headed out for a solo trip to Bimini Bahamas. About 12 miles outside from Bimini my phone fell and a leaned over to pick it up. I must have a wave wrong while leaning over and I was immediately ejected into the water at about 25 mph. Luckily I was wearing a auto life vest with my ResQLink attached, but did not have the kill switch attached.. The boat kept going and started circling until it was out of sight. I deployed my PLB and the Coast Guard Helo and Cutter were on scene in a little over hour. If not for my ResQLink PLB I would probably still be in the water, or worst.

Words of wisdom

Wear your safety gear- ALL of it.

Thank you note

Awesome product. Thanks for what you do.

Rescue location

Bimini, The Bahamas

Rescue team

Coast Guard

ResQLink™+

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This Product has been Upgraded. Click Here for Available Upgrade. It may be small, but it's tough. The ResQLink™+ Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a buoyant, GPS-enabled rescue beacon that's suited for outdoor adventures of all sizes (think: everything from hiking and cycling to hunting and fishing). Should you run into an unexpected survival situation, the ResQLink+ PLB will relay your location to a network of search and rescue satellites, allowing local first responders to more easily get you home safe and sound. Be Prepared for the Unpredictable!  
  • Buoyant
  • LED strobe light
  • Self Test
  • 66 Channel GPS
  • Easy emergency activation
  • Antenna clip

WARNING: PROP 65

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