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Drone saves two Australian swimmers in world first

18-Jan-2018

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Two teenage boys got into difficulties 700m offshore in heavy surf.

Lifesavers instantly sent the drone to drop an inflatable rescue pod.

Would have taken human live guard 3 times as long to reach swimmers.

"The Little Ripper UAV is an amazingly efficient piece of lifesaving equipment."

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Accident and Emergency