SARBE and McMurdo Enjoy Excellent First Day at Paris Air Show 2009

SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.--(Business Wire)--
Digital Angel (NASDAQ: DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of
animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today
that its SARBE and McMurdo units had an excellent first day at Paris Air Show
2009, with high levels of interest shown in the range of SARBE and McMurdo
Locator Beacons and Survival Radio equipment.

Digital Angel Chief Executive Officer Joseph J. Grillo commented, "2009 is
proving to be very successful for the SARBE and McMurdo businesses and the
attention we witnessed on the first day of the Paris Air Show indicates that
this success is set to continue. With interest from across the spectrum of the
military and general aviation community we are looking forward to maintaining
our strong position within the global market."

Of particular note in the Signature Industries exhibit is the SARBE Advanced
Aircrew Personal Locator Beacon (AAPLB), which was launched in 2008 and has now
been sold to six countries, including the UK Ministry of Defense. All sales have
been to military/government organizations with the largest so far being the
£4.6m British MoD PELS contract awarded in September 2008. From the McMurdo
product portfolio, the FAST FIND PLB has surpassed all sales expectations, with
over 9,000 units sold in the first quarter of 2009.

The termination of monitoring of 121.5MHz Personal Locator Beacons is continuing
to drive customers towards the latest generation products featuring digital
alerts on 406MHz and embedded GPS for location accuracy.

About SARBE

A division of Digital Angel`s Signature Industries subsidiary, based in the
United Kingdom, SARBE is a world leading producer of Locator Beacons, Emergency
Location Transmitters, and Submarine Locator Beacons. These products are in
Tri-Force use on every continent. The very latest production techniques and
technology ensure continuous product development. SARBE equipment is
manufactured under an ISO Quality System and to the relevant STANAG, DEF STAN,
CAA, FAA and COSPAS/SARSAT regulations and standards.

About McMurdo

A division of Digital Angel`s Signature Industries subsidiary, based in the
United Kingdom, McMurdo is a world leading producer of Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), Search and
Rescue Transponders (SARTs), VHF Radios and NAVTEX for the maritime and leisure
markets, including shipping, yachting, aviation and outdoor adventure pursuits.
Products are manufactured using state-of-the art technology, and in partnership
with the world`s major safety regulatory organizations.

About Digital Angel

Digital Angel (www.digitalangel.com) is an advanced technology company in the
field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions. Digital
Angel's products are utilized around the world in such applications as pet
identification using its patented, FDA-approved implantable microchip; livestock
identification and tracking using visual and radio frequency identification
(RFID) ear tags; and global positioning systems (GPS) search and rescue beacons
for use on aircraft, ships and boats, and by adventure enthusiasts.

This press release contains certain "forward-looking" statements (as such term
is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995).
Forward-looking statements included in this press release include, without
limitation, those concerning expectations regarding the continued success of the
Company`s products and theirimpact on the Company`s financial results. These
forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and
beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Additional information about these and other factors that could affect the
Company's businesses is set forth in the Company's Form 10-K under the caption
"Risk Factors" filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on
March 31, 2009, and subsequent filings with the SEC.The Company undertakes no
obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this statement
or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

Digital Angel
Jay McKeage, 651-554-1564
jmckeage@digitalangel.com

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