Nebulus Emergency Floatation Device: A life saving off-road vehicle

If you are planning for an off-road driving, I will strongly recommend you to start with Nebulus Emergency Floatation Device. As the name suggests, it is an emergency off-road vehicle specialized with self-inflatable qualities. It is a life-protecting device during water or ice rescue operations under critical conditions.

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Developed jointly by University of Minnesota and JTW Associates, the Flotation Device can be manually inflated by an emergency first responder or rider while breaking through the ice. The self-inflatable ability of the device brings temporary flotation for submerged snowmobiles and ATVs. It can support up to three riders simultaneously.

The Nebulus features a good number of pressurized carbon dioxide (CO2) bottles to inflate an enclosed lift bag. Thus, when the rip-cord is pulled, the Nebulus' inflated lift bag can lift nearly 1,000-pounds of the submerged vehicle and riders.

The Emergency Responders in US and Canada are now using the device as a safety tool during rescue efforts following the shocking report that marks death of nearly 50 people every year in drowning.

Via: Gizmag