River current

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

Float feet first. Do not stand. Steer to calm water. Grab help if safe.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand up in fast current — your foot can wedge in rocks and the water pushes you under.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT go through a strainer (tree in water) — swim away from it.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT go over a low-head dam — these are drowning machines.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shout to people on bank to call 112 and run downstream to follow you.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say: "Person in river current at [landmark]. Being swept downstream."

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hypothermia and inhalation injury are common — seek care after any river immersion incident.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Internal injuries from hitting rocks may not be obvious immediately.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not enter fast river water to rescue someone unless trained with rope and flotation.

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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