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distress signal



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The distress signal was picked up by officials in Peru, who alerted the U.S.

From Washington Post

He also tried to light a fire to send a distress signal without success.

From Washington Times

But on Dec. 4, the captain of the boat sent out distress signals via a satellite phone — the engine had failed, the captain said, and supplies of food were dwindling.

From Washington Post

The Coast Guard noted that the survivor had on a wetsuit, hat, gloves, bright clothing and a life jacket along with his VHF radio with built-in distress signal.

From Seattle Times

COP27 opened on Sunday with a warning from the UN that our planet is "sending a distress signal".

From BBC