Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Coast Guard Uses Thermal Imaging To Rescue Sailor

Story.

A Coast Guard helicopter crew using night-vision goggles and thermal imaging cameras finally spotted Nelson. He was pulled from the water after 12 hours and taken to St. Vincent's Hospital, where he was treated for dehydration.

Now that's a great advance in SAR (Search And Rescue) technology. Spotting something as small as a human floating at sea is nigh impossible, which is why survival gear is in bright, easy-to-see colors.

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