Wisconsin Code § 30.675

Distress signal flag
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The display on a boat or by a
person of an orange flag approximately 18 by 30 inches in size
shall indicate that such boat or person is in need of help.
(1) Insofar as is possible without serious danger to the operator’s boat or persons on board, the operator of a boat observing a
distress signal shall render to the boat or person displaying the
signal such assistance as may be practicable and necessary to save
the boat or person or to minimize any danger to them.
(2) No person shall display a flag like that described in sub.
(1) unless such person is in need of assistance to prevent bodily
injury or destruction of property.

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