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Tucson firefighters are learning to fly drones that deliver life jackets and water to people trapped in dangerous situations, keeping rescuers safe while saving precious time. The new technology lets them reach victims in remote desert areas and fast-moving water that ropes can't access.
Two people stranded in Ocean City's bay after their jet ski capsized were rescued in minutes because they wore life jackets and carried a whistle. Their preparation turned a potentially tragic afternoon into a powerful safety lesson that's spreading across Maryland's coast.
Quick-thinking officers from Colorado Parks and Wildlife pulled a family of four to safety after high winds pushed them from shore at Lake Pueblo. The rescue highlights a simple safety measure that's now saving lives across Colorado.
A new organization just gave coastal fishermen in Ghana's Volta Region 60 life jackets and emergency training that could prevent drowning deaths at sea. The Fisherfolk Sustainability Network launched with a mission to make fishing safer as climate change brings more unpredictable weather.