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Rescue in North Eleuthera, Bahamas

Tropic Air Rescue was activated to respond to a potential stroke incident involving a member on North Eleuthera. We promptly responded and transported the individual to the stroke center in Fort Lauderdale. We extend our gratitude to the authorities who assisted in coordinating the rescue, including Bahamian Air Traffic controllers, the Airport Authority, and customs […]

Anthony Marinello On The Five Things You Need To Shake Up Your Industry

“Take action. There is no perfect time to do anything. Whatever you want to do start today. Even the smallest action toward your goal is action. There is no time like the present.” As a part of our series about business leaders who are shaking things up in their industry, I had the pleasure of […]

Why I Built “Tropic Air Rescue” – Anthony S. Marinello

FOR MOST people, retirement means slowing down. For Anthony Marinello, it meant flying straight into the biggest professional challenge of his life and building a company that is rewriting the playbook for emergency medical response in The Bahamas and South Florida. A 28-year veteran of the New Jersey State Police and 21-year helicopter pilot, Marinello […]

Redefining Emergency Response in the Bahamas

Being prepared for boating in remote regions means more than carrying the usual supplies and spare parts. In the event of a serious medical emergency, the situation can quickly exceed what those onboard—or even the nearest local facilities—are able to handle. Anthony Marinello brings decades of experience from serving on elite helicopter rescue crews, often […]

Meet the Man Saving Lives by Air in the Bahamas

Anthony Marinello brings over 35 years of leadership in law enforcement, aviation operations, and public safety, amassing over 14,000 flight hours and conducting nearly 5,000 rescues. Today, he leads Tropic Air Charters, a 30‑year‑old U.S. air carrier serving Florida and the Bahamas, and founded Tropic Air Rescue, the only fully certified helicopter rescue membership program […]

EMERGENCY SCENE CALL FOR HELP AT SCOTLAND CAY BAHAMAS

Tropic Air Rescue received a distress call from Scotland Cay Bahamas, requesting assistance for an elderly individual experiencing a stroke. Due to the absence of medical facilities on the island, emergency care and evacuation were imperative. We responded promptly, collaborating with local residents to expedite the transportation of the patient to a Florida Stroke/Trauma center. […]

Emergency Medical Evacuation- Bahamas

Tropic Air Rescue responded to a medical emergency in the Abaco’s, Bahamas. A request was made for our assistance in evacuating a person with internal injuries. We responded swiftly, picked up the individual, and transferred them to a Florida trauma center for specialized care. We are dedicated to providing critical support. Thank you to our […]

DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONES!

On A recent late night we received a call from a well known “rescue insurance provider” asking for a quote to respond and pickup a person in the Bahamas in need of rescue. While we explained our service and that we were membership based they just said “ we need a price quote”. When we […]