Every year, swimmers ignore the dangers of the Sandy River at their own peril. And every year, first responders give out warnings to boaters, swimmers and waders. This year, thereโs a new approach – and new tools – to try to prevent another season of...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. โ North County Fire and Rescue recently added a new tool to help with water rescue and recovery efforts. AquaEye is a handheld sonar device from VodaSafe. Carlyn Loncaric, the companyโs CEO and founder, was once a lifeguard. She believed more...
Every year, more than 3,500 people in the United States die from drowning. Itโs the fifth leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States, and the second leading cause of accidental deaths among children aged 1โ14 years. Worldwide, drowning is the 3rd leading...
Basarnas Bali is set to receive the Aqua Eye, a high-tech sonar device that can detect drowning victims up to 50 meters underwater, significantly enhancing their maritime rescue capabilities. During a recent visit, agency head Henri Alfiandi also announced plans to...
TAWAS CITY โ Just shy of three months ago, city council members gave their stamp of approval for the Tawas City Fire Department (TCFD) to establish a Water Rescue/Dive Rescue-Recovery Team. Since that time, the community has expressed its support for the...
