Did you know that drowning is the second most common cause of death among American children under 14?
If you think you see a child drowning, immediately alert the lifeguard if one is nearby.
If someone else is with you, have them call 911 and stay on the line until help arrives.
Try to get the child to grab an oar or a floatation device tied to a rope. (Be careful, rescuing a drowning victim is extremely dangerous, as drowning victims often push their rescuers in an attempt to push themselves up.)
If the child cannot respond approach the child from behind, grab around them under their arms, and tow them to shore or to a boat.
Once the child is out of the water, make sure the child can breathe. If so, turn the child on their side.
If you haven't already, call 911.
The child may have some medical ID like a WELLalarm bracelet or a label in their swimsuit. Check for this and call the emergency number.
If the child cannot breathe, perform CPR; do not perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
Water in the lungs can still kill a child over the next few hours, so even if the child is breathing seek medical care as soon as possible.
Did you know that drowning is the second most common cause of death among American children under 14?
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