Rescue methods are essential for keeping people safe in the water. If you’re a young lifesaver or want to learn how to help, here are two standard rescue methods:
- Board rescues: A board rescue is when a lifesaver uses a special surfboard called a rescue board to help someone in trouble. The lifesaver paddles out on the rescue board, helps the person onto it, and then paddles back to shore with the person safely on the board. This method is great for reaching people far from the beach and needing help quickly.
- Tube rescues: A tube rescue is when a lifesaver uses a rescue tube to help someone in the water. The rescue tube is a long, floaty thing with a strap that the lifesaver wears around their body. They swim out to the person in trouble, put the rescue tube around them, and then swim back to shore together. This method is good for helping people who are closer to the beach or in shallow water.
When doing a rescue, remember these tips:
- Stay calm: It’s important to stay calm when helping someone in trouble. Take a deep breath and remember your training.
- Assess the situation: Before jumping in to help, make sure you know what’s going on and choose the correct rescue method for the situation.
- Keep yourself safe: Make sure you’re safe while helping others. Don’t put yourself in danger; if the situation is too risky, wait for more experienced help.
- Practice: The more you practice these rescue methods, the better you’ll become at them. Keep learning and improving your skills!
Remember, knowing how to do board and tube rescues can be very helpful in keeping people safe at the beach or in the water. Keep practicing and learning, and you’ll be a great helper in no time!