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Remember the
four steps to water rescue: Reach, Throw, Row, Don't Go |
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Reach: Hold on to the dock or
your boat and reach your hand, a boat oar, a fishing pole, or whatever you have nearby to
the person in the water |
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Throw: If you can't reach
far enough, toss things that will float for the person to grab. |
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Row: If you're in a boat,
use to oars to move the boat closer to the person in the water or call out to a nearby
boat for help. Don't use the boat's motor close to a person in the water, they could
be injured by the propeller. |
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Don't Go: Don't go into the
water unless you are trained the way life guards are trained to rescue frightened or
injured people. Yell for help. |
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If you call 911, stay calm and give your exact location. |
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Learn first aid: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for
drowning and how to help someone who has been in cold water and may need treatment for
hypothermia. |
