Water Safety

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• What is the safest response if you are caught in a rip current while swimming in the sea?
• A properly fitted life jacket should be worn and fastened whenever a person is boating or otherwise at risk of falling…
• When supervising a young child near a pool, what is the safest practice?
• A drowning person will always shout for help and wave both arms clearly above the water.
• What should you do if a swimmer appears unconscious in the water?
• Alcohol and other drugs can increase the risk of drowning by impairing judgment, balance, and reaction time.
• Which action is safest before diving or jumping into unfamiliar water?
• If lightning or thunder is present, swimmers and boaters should leave the water and seek shelter in a substantial…