Boat capsized

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Count everyone. Stay with boat. Float. Call for help.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT swim away from the boat toward distant shore unless land is very close.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT dive under a capsized boat to search unless trained — entrapment risk.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT drink alcohol or seawater.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 with GPS coordinates if possible. Say number of people in water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Coastal Guard emergency numbers vary by region — use whatever maritime emergency number you know.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All capsizing survivors need medical evaluation — hypothermia, injury, and inhalation injuries are common.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not swim long distances to shore unless it is very close and calm. Stay with the largest floating object.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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