Abstract: An underwater rescue device, including a cabin provided with a hatch is provided, wherein the hatch is capable to open or close the cabin to form a confined space inside the cabin; a salvage device arranged inside the cabin, comprising a rescue platform and a gripper mechanism arranged on the rescue platform, wherein the rescue platform is movable, the rescue platform is capable to rotate relative to the cabin along at least one rotational axis and is capable to lift and lower to remove the cabin, and the gripper mechanism is configured to grab a drowning person and fix the drowning person on the rescue platform; a cardiopulmonary resuscitation device arranged inside the cabin; a drainage device arranged on the cabin; and a power device arranged on an outer side of the cabin. It has a high degree of automation and can provide immediate rescue for drowning personnel.