Three smart buoys were donated to rescuers in the Paphos region by the local tourism development association. The organization emphasized that they are ready to purchase more. But the state must also make its contribution to the safety of vacationers.
The Paphos Tourism Development Association has purchased smart buoys at a cost of €5,000 each to support lifeguards on high-traffic beaches. The new equipment meets all European requirements. The devices do not pollute the environment, operate on electricity and can be charged. They are easy to operate, require minimal maintenance, and can operate autonomously for 45 minutes.
“We plan to continue donating. But we want the state to understand: rescue equipment needs to be modernized,” said the association’s general director Nasos Hadjigeorgiou. One smart rescue buoy can replace expensive and polluting jet skis. “Thus, we strive to introduce environmentally friendly and modern life-saving means,” Hadjigeorgiou said.
A smart rescue buoy is lowered into the water and remotely directed to the drowning person. Rescuers are required to assess the situation and determine whether the device is sufficient or whether other assistance is necessary. In this case, the rescuer can use the device to get to the scene of the incident.
Each lifebuoy is "five times faster than a world champion swimmer." “It’s impossible for a person to get to the bather faster, even on a jet ski,” Hadjigeorgiou said.
The rescue buoy can float to a distance of 800 meters from the control panel. If contact with it is lost, the device can always be found using GPS.
The text was prepared based on materials from Cyprus Mail.
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