Two boats caught in a storm

The cost of search and rescue operations

Fourth step in technique for extricating victim from water from presumed diving accident. Cervical collar is applied.

A family traveling by boat talking to members of the coast guard

Fifth step in technique for extricating victim from water from presumed diving accident. Victim lifted from water.

A man in a boat trying to reach the coast guard via cb radio in a storm

Third step in technique for extricating victim from water from presumed diving accident. With artificial ventilation ongoing, backboard is slid beneath victim.

Two rescuers wearing ice suits attempt to rescue a man that has fallen through the ice on a lake. The rescuers have tossed the victim a life ring. The rubber raft is tethered to shore.

lighthouse

Woman in scuba gear looking up at the sky on boat, side view, Illustrative Technique

people using a shell to dig S. O. S. in the sand

Rescue buoy on a diving boat