Rescue buoy

Rescue buoy

A rescue buoy or rescue tube is an essential part of the equipment that must be carried by lifeguards. The Rescue tube is a long foam flotation device that, when needed, can help support the victims and rescuers weight to make a rescue easier. The tube is usually made of vinyl, and is buoyant enough to support the full weight of the rescuer and several victims. The tube has a long leash that the lifeguard wears around their body to tow the tube along while swimming a long distance. The rescue tube or buoy is usually red but can come of a variety of colors. Rescue tubes often have the words "Guard" or "Lifeguard" printed on them.

External links

* [http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/5257954.html A patent for a rescue buoy variant]
* [http://www.aspli.com/product_detail.asp?pid=962 A rescue buoy for sale (gives measurements, size, etc)]
* [http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/ttt07/rescue-buoy.html An extreme example of a German buoy during WWII]


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