Throw line, Floating line

floating line and throw bag

THROW LINE (FRONT)

This is a specially weighted bag containing a line which can be thrown to a casualty in the water.

FLOATING LINE (REAR)

This is a special rope which floats in water. It is used in conjunction with a life jacket, should a coastguard have to enter the water to rescue a casualty.

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