What if...
Someone you were with fell out of a boat without their life jacket'
Would you know what to do'
You can follow these four basics steps to help: reach, throw, row and go.
1. REACH: Hold on to the dock or your boat and reach your hand, a boat oar, a fishing pole, or whatever you have nearby, to the person
2. THROW: If you can't reach far enough, toss things that float for the person to grab
3. ROW: If you're in a boat, use the oars to move the boat closer to the person in the water, or call out to a nearby boat for help. Don't use the boat's motor close to a person in the water, they could be injured by the propeller
4. DON'T GO: Don't go into the water unless you are trained. Call out for help
Remember, even a strong swimmer can drown trying to help others. If all else fails, go for help!
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