Underwater Recovery Body Bag — 40 x 96 in
Specialized body bag designed for underwater recovery operations. Features integrated drainage systems to manage water while maintaining secure containment. Used by search and rescue teams, coroner services, and emergency responders.
Size
40" x 96"
Material
Specialized Recovery LDPE
Color
White
Origin
Ontario, Canada
Key Features
- Water drainage system
- Recovery operations
- Reinforced construction
- Leak-proof
Full Specifications
| Dimensions | 40" x 96" (101.6cm x 243.8cm) |
| Material Type | Specialized Recovery LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) |
| Drainage | Integrated drainage system |
| Handle Type | Reinforced recovery handles |
| Weight Capacity | 350+ lbs |
| Color Options | White |
| Country of Origin | Canada (Ontario) |
Best for: Coroner services, search-and-rescue teams, dive teams and emergency responders recovering a body from water.
Why recovery from water needs a different bag
A recovery from water brings the water with it. A standard sealed bag has nowhere for that water to go, which makes the bag heavier, harder to carry up a bank or onto a boat, and harder to handle at the roadside. The Underwater Recovery Bag has an integrated drainage system that manages water while the bag keeps the remains contained.
What Medgear lists for this bag
- 40 x 96 in (101.6 x 243.8 cm), white
- Specialized recovery LDPE
- Integrated drainage system
- Reinforced recovery handles
- Listed capacity of 350+ lb
- Made in Ontario
What to confirm before you standardize on it
The product data does not list film thickness, zipper type, handle count or the layout of the drainage system. If any of those matter to your protocol, ask for a drawing or a sample with your quote and have your team test it in a training recovery before it goes on a truck.
Evidence handling, labelling and chain-of-custody procedure are set by your coroner’s office or investigating agency. Medgear does not claim forensic or evidentiary certification for this bag; confirm that it meets your agency’s procedure with your own investigators.
Pairing with other bags
Whether the body stays in the recovery bag or moves to a second bag for onward transport is a matter for your agency’s procedure. If you do transfer, other bags in the range include the reusable Heavy Duty Transport Bag (40 x 100 in, 400+ lb) and the L-Shape Body Bag, whose L-shaped zipper opens from the top and the side. For mass-casualty planning, see the disaster body bag page.
Frequently asked questions
How does the drainage on the underwater recovery bag work?
Medgear lists an integrated drainage system that manages water while keeping the contents contained. The layout is not described in the product data, so request a drawing or a sample with your quote.
What size and capacity is the underwater recovery bag?
It is 40 x 96 in (101.6 x 243.8 cm), white, with reinforced recovery handles and a listed capacity of 350+ lb.
Who buys underwater recovery bags?
Medgear lists search-and-rescue teams, coroner services and emergency responders as the users. Include the SKU MGW-UDRWR40962T when you request a quote.
