Personal rescue device

A rescue apparatus comprising:

• a hollow casing having an open top and an enclosed bottom;
• a removable lid is secured to said open top;
• a sensor mechanism is stored within said casing;
• said sensor mechanism senses alterations in electrical potential;
• a cylinder storing gas that is lighter than air is located within said hollow casing;
• a collapsible balloon is stored within said hollow casing;
• a valve couples said cylinder to said balloon;
• an electrical activation device couples said sensor to said valve;
• a mechanical activation mechanism is coupled to said valve for enabling said rescue apparatus to be activated manually if desired;
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• for automatic activation, once a change or alteration in electrical potential is detected via said sensor mechanism, said sensor mechanism activates said valve via said electrical activation device, said valve opens and enables gas to flow from said gas cylinder to said balloon, wherein as said balloon inflates, it forces said lid off of said casing and enables said balloon to float, and for manual activation, said mechanical activation mechanism is activated for enabling said valve to open permitting gas to flow from said gas cylinder to said balloon, wherein as said balloon inflates, it forces said lid off of said casing and enables said balloon to float.