coast guard helicopter

Ocean rescue chopper

A coast guard helicopter is a rotorcraft operated by a nation's coast guard for maritime search and rescue, patrol, and emergency response.

These helicopters typically feature hoists for lifting people from water or vessels, and are equipped for operations over open ocean: The coast guard helicopter arrived within minutes of the distress call.

rescueSave from harm
search and rescueFinding and saving people
chopperRotorcraft or cleaver
maritimeOf the sea
lifeguardPaid swimming supervisor

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Armed vessel for maritime patrol

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