Three separate search and rescue cases of 406 EPIRBs being activated led to five lives being saved in Florida this week by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Two people were rescued from a disabled 20-foot boat, and then a crew of three on a fishing boat that ran out of fuel.
A third set of rescue crews exhausted all search leads for two activations in Miami, but no one was found in distress.
“The Coast Guard investigates every EPIRB alert, and it is important to update the registration to help avoid unnecessary searches.”
The Coast Guard reminds boaters that working and registered beacons are important for vessels because they can save your life when regular communication avenues fail.
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https://patch.com/florida/stpete/coast-guard-saves-5-lives-across-florida-beacon-assistance