Underwater Drones Save Lives in Heatwave

As scorching heatwaves hit, emergency services are deploying cutting-edge underwater drones to save lives in open water — a critical upgrade as drownings now outpace fires. These robotic divers, developed by firefighters frustrated with limited rescue options, can plunge 300 meters deep, use sonar to map murky waters, and spot victims where human eyes can’t see. Police are already using them for body recovery, dramatically speeding up searches and reducing risk to rescuers. With 19 deaths — including 13 kids — in just one month, the tech is a lifesaver, but prevention still matters most: if you see someone in trouble, call 911, tell them to float, and throw them something. Stay safe — water’s deadly when you least expect it. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e3dc69868d1cecc