Drowning
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November 17, 2022118Comment
The new USCG Approved LIFE RING™ was just revealed at the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Fall Board Meeting & Education Conference in Orlando, Florida last week. The new LIFE RING has been in development for several years. The ground breaking, industry changing new lifesaving device is now available for purchase on the eLifeguard.com website. eLifeguard.com has been working with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to insure that the new rescue LIFE RING buoy meets and or exceeds the USCG regulations for this type of lifesaving rescue device. Among its array of innovative new features are the ultra-durable closed cell foam which will far outlast old style vinyl-dipped rings. Also its molded in LIFE GRIPS™ give victims and rescuers more surface are
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Lifeguard & National Drowning Prevention Advocate Kevin McCarthy pictured above on a recent episode of Lifeguard TV® explaining the value for lifeguards, surfers, swimmers to have flotation in the form of either a ring buoy, rescue tube, or other appropriate device available while in or near the water. He also stressed the importance of swim fins, which are often overlooked but extremely valuable in strong water conditions such as rip currents.
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The LIFE Rescue Project will be appearing on The Weather Channel to educate beachgoers about drowning prevention. Spokesperson for the non-profit, 'America's Lifeguard' Wyatt Werneth seen here with Weather Channel Star Jim Cantore. eLifeguard.com is a proud sponsor of the LIFE Rescue Project.