How to Save a Drowning Victim?
Drowning happens in just a few minutes, so if you see someone bobbing vertically in the water and unable to call for help, move quickly to know whether the person is drowning and rescue him or her immediately. If you are near by the water, it is a good idea to think about what you would do if you see a drowning victim. There are several ways that you can safely help the person in trouble.
Determine whether the person is drowning.
An active drowning victim will bob in and out of the water with his or her mouth being just above the surface of the water. The person is not making forward progress either.
Someone who looks as though they’re having trouble, but isn’t yelling for help, may not have enough oxygen to call out.
Shout for help.
Alert someone else on the shore if you are swimming out to rescue the victim. You want someone else to be aware of the situation. Have them call for help.
Do not attempt a rescue unless you are a strong swimmer and know what you are doing. If you are a weak swimmer, you can put both yourself and the drowning victim in danger. The assistance of a flotation device even if you are a strong swimmer is important.
Decide which method rescue to use.
Use a ring buoy or other easy to throw rescue device to reach a victim further away from the shore.
A good goal is to throw the ring just past the victim, then pull it to him or her with the rope.
If you miss the victim or he or she is unable to grab the aid, pull the line back or try throwing another device.
Performing a swimming rescue.
You’ll need a flotation device to keep both of you safe and perform the rescue effectively.
Dive into the water and swim to the victim as a last option, when the victim is out of reach.
Instruct the victim to grab the object. Remember not to swim right up to the victim, since he or she is likely to push you under the water.
Move in a straight back to shore, towing the person behind you. Check back every few paces to make sure he or she is still holding the flotation.
Caring for the victim after rescue.
Determine if the person is breathing in and out, and if anything is obstructing his or her airway. If the person is not breathing, feel for a pulse on the wrist or the side of the neck. The pulse should be checked for 10 seconds.
If the person has no pulse, begin performing CPR. For adults and children, place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest or place one hand on top of the other. Perform 30 chest compression at the rate of 100 per minute. Press down about 2 inches. Allow the chest to rise completely between pushes. Check to see if the person has started breathing.
Reference:
https://www.wikihow.com/Save-an-Active-Drowning-Victim