ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 25 -- United States Patent no. 12,482,365, issued on Nov. 25.

"Automated UAV open water beachfront hazard recognition, warning, and rescue system and processes" was invented by Angelina Yejin Kim (Del Mar, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An automated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) open water beachfront hazard recognition, warning, and rescue system and processes are disclosed. The automated UAV open water beachfront hazard recognition, warning, and rescue system includes a UAV that is configured as an autonomous patrol or scout system, an automated rip current and sea animal registration system, and a mechanical rescue system to pull out or support a person in water...