Deputies in Alabama use a remote device to rescue teenagers who were in the water
@Deepizzaguy (121060)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
May 6, 2026 3:10pm CST
Deputies with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office in Baldwin County answered an emergency call three days ago when two teenagers who were aboard a float that was taken out to the sea due to strong currents.
The deputies used s remote USAFE rescue device to rescue the two teenagers and take them back to shore safely at Fort Morgan.
The USAFE remote rescue device is important to execute rescues since it saves the risks of using human lifeguards to execute rescues of persons at sea.
Thank goodness that everyone involved is safe and sound after the rescue mission was completed.
Link is msn.com/en-us/news/us/...
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@Deepizzaguy (121060)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 May
I am in agreement with you since it appears that robots will be used to perform missions these days.
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@rakski (153630)
• Philippines
7 May
@Deepizzaguy though those robots and AI are good, they do not have the human compassion and feelings
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@Ineeddentures (31585)
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6 May
Alabama,
I know a song about Alabama
But never mind that.
The boys were rescued and that's what really.matters
Well done all involved
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@Deepizzaguy (121060)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 May
Remotes comes in handy to rescue persons in trouble since it saves lives from the lifeguards.
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@Deepizzaguy (121060)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 May
So am I since water scares me in a beach area.
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@RasmaSandra (97031)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 May
Even with teenagers parents whould know better than to allowing them to go out and about alone like that.
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@Deepizzaguy (121060)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 May
Being dragged to sea by a strong current is scary.
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@innertalks (23663)
• Australia
7 May
That is a new one on me. I had not heard of that type of rescue before. It is good more lives were not put at risk, and the rescue was successful.
@Deepizzaguy (121060)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 May
I have never heard of the USAFE device myself before today either.
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@cuttyrish (3174)
• United States
7 May
That is a pretty incredible use of technology. Seeing those remote rescue devices in action is impressive—it’s like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it clearly makes a huge difference in keeping both the swimmers and the rescuers out of harm's way.
Strong currents are no joke, especially on a floatie where you can get pulled out deeper before you even realize what's happening. It’s a huge relief that the deputies had that gear ready to go and that those teens made it back to Fort Morgan safely. Definitely a "win" for modern tech!
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