Rapid Recovery in Challenging Conditions
AquaEye brought closure in minutes after traditional search wasted hours
An adult male fell into the water at a marina on Lake Ray Hubbard, near Dallas, Texas. Despite an immediate response, rescuers were unable to locate the victim during the initial rescue window. The operation transitioned into a multi-agency recovery effort involving dive teams, fire and police boats equipped with side-scan sonar, and local search and rescue units.
Search conditions were extremely challenging: confined spaces between docks, zero-visibility black water, and hazardous underwater debris significantly limited diver access and sonar effectiveness.
Location
Lake Ray Hubbard, Texas
Conditions
Marina – Black Water with Heavy Debris
“We used AquaEye in a recovery situation where we were able to help bring closure to a family in just minutes. In our opinion, AquaEye will not only help many families, but also protect those who risk their lives to bring our loved ones home.”
Mike Fugate
BMF Project
Deployment of AquaEye
After several hours without success, the North Dallas Public Safety (NDPA) team—recently trained with AquaEye—was called to assist. Given the tight search area and poor visibility, AquaEye proved to be the ideal tool for the job. Within five minutes of deployment, the NDPA team identified the target beneath the dock. They directed dive personnel to the exact location, enabling a safe and swift recovery.
Outcome
The use of AquaEye brought closure to the family within minutes, significantly reducing risk to divers and shortening the duration of the search.
