What's the steel device that looks like a penguin that is used for rescuing?

• A. Petzl GRIGRI
• B. Munter hitch
• C. Figure-eight on a bight
• D. Rescue 8 Device

Answer: (D)

Rope rescue operations rely on devices that create controlled friction to lower or haul loads safely. The penguin-shaped steel tool is specifically built for this purpose, providing the necessary resistance as the rope runs through it. This Rescue 8 Device is designed for rescue work, durable and compact, and its shape is recognizable to crews as a dedicated friction device used in emergencies.

In contrast, the belay device Petzl GRIGRI is a climbing-focused tool for belaying a climber, not a rescue-specific friction device. The other two options are knots or hitch methods rather than steel devices, so they don’t serve the same function or match the described equipment.