Survivor stories

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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

Boating

Boat Fire at Sea: ACR ResQLink View RLS Rescue Story

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Max Rodriguez

Water-sports

ResQLink 400 Activation During Off-Shore Jet Ski Emergency

Posted on February 20, 2026 by George Marquis

Hiking

Personal Locator Beacon Activation Saves Hiker from Freezing River

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Roslyn

Hiking

A Day in the Backcountry Nearly Ended in Tragedy, Saved by an ACR PLB

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Peter

Hiking

Two Lives Saved in One Day on a New Zealand Track With an ACR ResQLink View RLS

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Shaun and Emma

Hiking

A Christmas PLB Rescue in the New Zealand Mountains

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Maggie
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