Two cyclists received a distress beacon for Christmas and it wasn’t long before they found a need for it.
The couple had ridden in Pureora Forest Park near Taupo, New Zealand before, but got completely lost , and received a timely rescue after setting off their beacon despite not having yet registered it.
Registering a beacon promptly upon receipt or purchase can provide rescuers with access to important emergency contact and other information, which could aid in a timely rescue.
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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1601/S00102/christmas-beacon-saves-day-for-cyclists.htm