What is water ambulance?

A water ambulance is a type of emergency medical service that provides medical care and transport to patients over water. It is typically operated by paramedics and other medical professionals and equipped with medical equipment and supplies similar to those found in a ground ambulance.

Water ambulances can operate in a variety of waterways, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and canals. They are commonly used in coastal areas and islands where transportation by land is difficult or impossible.

Water ambulances come in various forms, including boats, jet skis, hovercrafts, and helicopters. Some water ambulances are also equipped with advanced medical equipment, such as defibrillators, oxygen tanks, and ventilators, to treat critically ill patients during transport.

In addition to emergency medical services, water ambulances may also provide rescue services for drowning victims, swimmers in distress, and boating accidents. They may work in conjunction with maritime search and rescue teams and other emergency responders to provide coordinated services in water-based emergencies.