A large wide board similar to a surfboard used for surf lifesaving. It is propelled by the rescuer (usually a lifeguard) paddling using their arms, either lying face down or sitting up on their knees, and usually has straps along the sides to hold onto.

plural of rescue circle

to the rescue

(parapsychology) A group of spiritualists that hold sittings in order to assist confused spirits of the dead accept the fact that they are dead.

(idiomatic) To rescue (or save) someone from further harm.

An emergency service, often operated by a branch of the armed forces that serves to rescue people at sea, or stranded on a coast, normally with the use of helicopters.

(search and rescue) A survival kit for survival at sea, usually containing an inflatable lifeboat, survival rations, first aid kit, flares

plural of sea rescue kit