signal flares
Bright distress markers
Signal flares are pyrotechnic devices that burn brightly to attract attention or mark a location.
They're used in emergencies—a boater fires signal flares to alert rescuers, a stranded motorist places them on the roadside.
The term covers handheld flares, aerial flares shot from a gun, and road flares set on pavement: The Coast Guard spotted their signal flares from the helicopter.
- maritime rescueSaving people from water
- warningAlert about danger
- SOS signalsEmergency calls for rescue
- coast guardMaritime safety and rescue service
- rescue helicopterAircraft for emergency extraction
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