A high-tech drone rescue service began operating on Spanish beaches. In July, a drone saved the life of a 14-year-old boy who got caught in waves while swimming on a beach in Valencia and could not swim to shore on his own.
The drones, which help rescue workers on Spanish beaches, are provided by General Drones, a Valencia-based company. A total of 30 pilots with drones are now working on 22 beaches across Spain. They come into action in critical situations that require instant response when human rescuers may not be able to make it in time to help. "Those extra seconds are vital in some cases. They also allow rescue teams to approach a drowning person more calmly and cautiously," says Miguel Angel Pedrero.
The rescue operation ended successfully: the boy was taken from the beach to the hospital. He was released 24 hours later.
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