The Rescue Tube Foundation is dedicated to lowering the number of drownings worldwide by providing life-saving public floatation equipment (Rescue Tubes) to be used by family members or Good Samaritans at recreational water locations. According to the World Health Organization, over 350,000 people drown each year worldwide. Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide. Rescue Tubes stand guard 24 hours a day 365 days a year. We deploy Public Rescue Tube Stations on public beached to be used by would be rescuers to protect themselves if they are going to go into the water to help save a swimmer in distress. This protects the unusually untrained rescuer and increases the chances of a successful rescue. Rescue Tubes Save Lives!