Boat capsizes during rescue
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Boat capsizes during rescue
Another dramatic video from a rescue helicopter. Such a wonderful and powerful form of education.
I wonder if the rescue swimmer saw the threat, does he appear to stop swimming toward the boat and prepare for the wave?
What comms equipment is worn by a swimmer these days? Does the swimmer wear an earpiece? Could the crew warn the swimmer of the mega wave?
The swimmer was a student......
"As a rescue swimmer, this was Aviation Survival Technician 3rd Class John "Branch" Walton's first life saved. Hours later, he and his classmates graduated from the Advanced Rescue Helicopter School."
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Rele...ar-mouth-of-c/
I wonder if the rescue swimmer saw the threat, does he appear to stop swimming toward the boat and prepare for the wave?
What comms equipment is worn by a swimmer these days? Does the swimmer wear an earpiece? Could the crew warn the swimmer of the mega wave?
The swimmer was a student......
"As a rescue swimmer, this was Aviation Survival Technician 3rd Class John "Branch" Walton's first life saved. Hours later, he and his classmates graduated from the Advanced Rescue Helicopter School."
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Rele...ar-mouth-of-c/
Last edited by Senior Pilot; 5th Feb 2023 at 10:02. Reason: Broken link?
I couldn't get the link to work:
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Rele...ar-mouth-of-c/
It turns out the survivor had stolen the boat and is wanted in Oz!
https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2023/02...-waters-video/
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Rele...ar-mouth-of-c/
It turns out the survivor had stolen the boat and is wanted in Oz!
https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2023/02...-waters-video/
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Having sat above a number of air sea rescues “holding two sticks”, I have the ultimate respect for anyone who is prepared to go in the water and risk their own life to pull out those in need.
A job well done.
A job well done.
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Young John "Branch" Walton reminds us of the splendid service and dedication the US Coast Guard is known for....and greatly respected by those they help in times of great danger and need.
The Columbia Bar is a very deadly place for sure.
The Coast Guard sends small boat crews there for rough water training.
The Columbia Bar is a very deadly place for sure.
The Coast Guard sends small boat crews there for rough water training.
greatly respected by those they help in times of great danger and need
