Abstract: A stretcher and litter combination, including a buoyant raft-like structure adapted for use as a rescue or recovery litter, and a buoyant stretcher. The litter has pontoons on either side of an elongated body section. The stretcher is in the form of an elongated board releasably secured to the body section of the litter.

Abstract: A device for suspending a raft from a transport such as a helicopter so that the raft can be lowered and raised into and out of the water without subjecting persons attending or occupying the raft to an electric shock from a static charge that may be carried by the transport. The device comprises a metal plate attachable to the transport having straps provided with snap fasteners releasably attachable to the raft. A ground wire connected to the plate is sufficiently longer than the straps so as to contact the water and ground the transport before the straps contact the raft.