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Cape Henry, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Lives saved

6

Boating

Boating

Fishing

Fishing

Ocean

Ocean

Weather

Weather

Rogue wave

Rogue wave

Thunder storm

Thunder storm

Boating

Cape Henry, Virginia Beach, VA, USA

36.9315359°N, -76.0199314°W

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Ekkaphol Boriboune

What happened?

We went spear fishing 13 miles off shore from Virginia Beach. the day started off fine but due to mechanical failure and increasingly larger waves, the boat took on water and quickly capsized. I was able to grab the ResQLink 400 Personal Locator Beacon before jumping overboard.

Learn how the ACR PLB Saved these 6 boaters:

Words of wisdom

Wherever you are, you need a way to communicate with rescuers when emergency arises, especially when you are outside the range of traditional communications such as cell phones or VHF.

Thank you note

Thank you for making a product that is simple to use, and most of all, works as designed when we needed it most.

Rescue location

Cape Henry, Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Rescue team

Coast Guard

ResQLink™ 400

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$379.95$429.95

Small but resilient, the ResQLink 400 has been professionally engineered and tested to ensure it can withstand even the harshest elements. This buoyant Personal Locator Beacon requires no subscription for use and can be utilized to enhance your safety in a wide variety of environments. Whether on land, at sea, or in the air, trust that the ResQLink’s satellite precision and military durability, put rescue in the palm of your hands.

 

Features and Benefits:

  • No Subscription Required
  • GPS and Galileo GNSS
  • Built-In Buoyancy
  • Strobe and Infrared Strobe
  • Global Coverage
  • MEOSAR Compatible
  • Small and lightweight
  • 5-year battery life
  • 24+ hours Operational Life**
  • Multi-function Clip System Included
**Based on test report from an accredited laboratory   WARNING: PROP 65   
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