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How To Safely Use Distress Flares When Lost At Sea
The further away you can be seen, the greater your chances for being rescued. That is why distress flares are required by the U.S. Coast Guard as emergency boating safety equipment. There are a ...
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Misuse of flares in South Portland prompts warning from Coast Guard about search dangers
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) - The Coast Guard says someone fired off flares in South Portland on Saturday night, leading to a lengthy search for a potential boat in distress. This is one of the flares ...
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Girvan Lifeboat launched to yacht in distress
At 01:56 Wednesday 2nd April, Girvan lifeboat's crew pagers were activated for the 1st callout of 2025, to a 48ft sailing ...