Witnessed drowning

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

Call 112. Reach or throw — do not jump in. CPR if not breathing.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT jump in to rescue unless trained — many rescuers drown.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT let a panicking person grab you — they can pull you under.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume they are fine if they cough and walk away — they need hospital care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or 108. Say: "Someone is drowning at [exact location]. Send ambulance and rescue."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Give landmarks — nearest shop, bridge, or building name.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Every drowning victim needs emergency medical evaluation — delayed lung complications can be fatal.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Start CPR immediately if not breathing once the person is on land.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not enter deep or fast water unless trained. Use reach-throw-go with flotation.

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

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

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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