Man Stuck in River Pulled to Safety

Man Stuck in River Pulled to Safety

JULY 16, 2017 – LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Two men, who had gone out on the Des Plaines River in a canoe, found themselves struggling in the current after the canoe capsized. Officer Jason Zange was dispatched in response to an emergency call from a nearby...
Man Clinging to Overturned Canoe Rescued

Man Clinging to Overturned Canoe Rescued

Though an unusual way to use the ResQ Disc, it certainly worked and congratulations to the deputies for being resourceful and inventive to save that life! Here is the news release from the Office of the Lapeer County Sheriff. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On Saturday 11-12-2016 at...
Michigan Conservation Officer Saves Life

Michigan Conservation Officer Saves Life

In October 2016, ResQ Disc headquarters received a notice of another confirmed rescue / life saved using the ResQ Disc Throwable Water and Ice Rescue Device making it the 524th reported rescue. As is our policy, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will...
Woman and Dog Saved from Freezing Water

Woman and Dog Saved from Freezing Water

A woman and her dog were walking by the reservoir when suddenly her dog ran out on the thin ice chasing after a group of ducks. The dog fell through the ice and in a panic the woman went after it. She found herself in the same predicament as her beloved pet and was...
Car Crash Results in Water Rescue of Driver

Car Crash Results in Water Rescue of Driver

Crews responded Wednesday after a car crashed into a pond in front of City Hall following a two-car crash, according to Port St. Lucie police. According to a release, a vehicle was southbound on Airoso Boulevard when it turned west onto Port St. Lucie Boulevard into...
Kayaker Saved from Swift Water

Kayaker Saved from Swift Water

Fort Benning Fire Department Reported: April 19, 2014 Reported by William P. Pagels, District Chief FORT BENNING, GA — After very heavy rains the Upatoi Creek was running 16 feet above flood stage when six untrained kayakers entered the water and were rapidly over...