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Originally Posted by herr_oberst
There was a post a while back about rescuing swimmers, how it can be dangerous for the rescuer..
My question is, can 'being rescued' be taught? I'm a crappy swimmer, too, this got me thinking it might be something to do to take a few lessons; which made me think maybe a 'get rescued if you are drowning and someone is trying to rescue you' lesson could be taught.
(ie learn to tread water and control the panic)
Just spitballing.
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In the Red cross Water Safety course I took you are taught to approach the victim carefully. They will reach out in panic and drag you both under, the instructors really gave you a struggle.
You have to either grab their hair and sidekick/ drag them in or get them around the neck with the crook of your elbow and sidekick back to shore.