Coast Guard urges public not to handle adrift flares

KEWADIN, MI, UNITED STATES

04.03.2024

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 9

MK-25 flare is used for search and rescue operations when low environmental illumination levels require additional lighting for helicopter crews to safely hoist people from vessels or the water.

• Date Taken: 04.03.2024
• Date Posted: 04.03.2024 12:30
• Photo ID: 8319291
• VIRIN: 240403-G-G0109-1001
• Resolution: 4284x5712
• Size: 5.36 MB
• Location: KEWADIN, MI, US