Rescue and transportation device

In a device for the rescue and transportation of a victim, said device comprising:

• a flexible outer covering having a central bottom portion for receiving the victim, said bottom portion having a head end and a foot end with longitudinally extending first and second side flaps configured for overlapping relation to generally surround the body of the victim;
• foot supporting means on said foot end for restraining the feet of the victim, said foot supporting means including a foot flap having means for securing the free end thereof to said bottom portion;
• laterally extending pocket means in said foot flap for receiving generally rigid slat means therein;
• head restraining means releasably coupled to said head end for generally fixedly positioning the head of the victim relative to said head end;
• a first webbing member formed in a continuous loop having an overall length at least twice the length of said bottom portion, said first webbing member being at least partially secured to the undersurface of said bottom portion, said webbing member being configured for lengthwise encircling of the flexible outer covering with the body therein with the loop ends in generally aligned relation;
• first, second and third lateral webbing members at least partially secured to said continuous loop webbing member, said first, second and third lateral webbing members being positioned for laterally encircling said flexible outer covering adjacent the knees, waist and chest area of the victim therein;
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• laterally disposed pocket means within said head end for receiving at least one reinforcing slat member, said device substantially immobilizing the body of the victim therein.