06. If someone is drowning and you are not trained in water rescue, just remember to Reach, Throw, Row and Go.
Your first act should never be to swim out to them; they could very well drag you down. First, try and REACH them from the safety of a dock or pool edge, or find something they can grab onto.
If that doesn’t work, look for a life raft or safety ring to THROW to them so they can stay afloat. Next is getting a boat (if available) and ROWing out to save them. Finally, as a last resort, GO out into the water and try and rescue them.
