Survivor stories

Luck favors the prepared.
Find out how ACR enables life-saving rescues across the world.

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Hunting

Broken Leg in the Backcountry: Rescued by an ACR PLB-400

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Brodie Ward

Hunting

ACR PLB Used in Emergency During Ashburton Lakes Hunting Trip

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Bruce Lamb

Boating

EPIRB Saves a USCG-Licensed Captain After Boat Capsizes

Posted on April 27, 2026 by James Branch

Seconds to Capsize: A Real Story of Survival with an AIS PLB

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Mike

Hiking

One Wrong Decision After a Hiking Fall: The Importance of a PLB

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Hue Plumtree

Hiking

PLB Rescue After Getting Lost in Bush at Lake Rotoma

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Di

PLB Saves Two Fishermen After Vessel Fire Off Okinawa

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Chinen

Climbing

Arthur’s Pass Climber Survives Fall After Activating Beacon

Posted on March 16, 2026 by josh

Boating

Prepared for the Worst: A Real Offshore EPIRB Survival Story

Posted on March 11, 2026 by scott
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