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If this "distress beacon" was a 406 MHz ELT, set-off by its G switch, then this an exceptionally good turnaround time. Unfortunately, in this case, of no help to the pax who would have died on impact.
I wouldn't put too much weight on the accuracy of the time line as reported, or any other details for that matter, as the reporter is clearly clueless.