Sam's Guidelines for Water Rescue |
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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 | ||
| Throw: If you can't reach far enough, toss things that will float for the person to grab. | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
| If you call 911, stay calm and give your exact location. | ||
| 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. |