Rescue Can with Handles
Rescue cans give lifeguards a lightweight torpedo-shaped buoy that cuts through waves to assist swimmers.
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Compact Rescue Cans with Integrated Side Handles
A rescue can, often referred to as a torpedo buoy, is a lightweight handheld flotation device carried by professional beach lifeguards. The oblong rigid plastic shell features large side handles for easy gripping and an attached safety strap worn across the rescuer's chest. Its streamlined shape allows lifeguards to swim rapidly through breaking ocean waves without experiencing drag, providing immediate flotation to individuals in deep water.
Fascinating Facts About Torpedo Rescue Buoys
The modern plastic rescue can was invented in the 1960s by a California lifeguard chief named Bob Burnside. Unlike soft foam floats, the rigid hollow plastic design allows the buoy to support multiple swimmers holding onto its side handles at once. The bright red torpedo buoy became a famous symbol of ocean lifeguards worldwide through coastal rescue television shows and beach safety campaigns.
Authentic Colors of a Torpedo Rescue Can
- Hollow rigid shell: High-visibility international orange or safety red
- Side handles: Integrated red or black heavy-duty molded plastic
- Safety shoulder strap: Black or dark navy blue nylon webbing
- Tow rope line: White or bright yellow floating polypropylene rope