distress signal

Example Sentences

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The yacht sent a distress signal to the Saudi Coastguard early on Wednesday, said Chuguevskiy, a Russian-Italian national based in the United Arab Emirates.

From Reuters

In dire need of fuel and food, the crew finally sent up a distress signal.

From Washington Post

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