Science & Life Skills

Learn the safe ways to help someone who is drowning using reach, throw, and don't go methods.

We learned how to recognize a drowning victim and the safe rescue rule of reach, throw, don't go.

We saw how to rescue someone close to the pool edge using your hand or a towel while staying low.

We learned how to use a pool pole or leaf skimmer pole to reach victims who are further away.

We saw what to do when someone is too far away for a pole - throw a floating device to them.

We learned when to call 911 and what to do if someone is unresponsive after a drowning incident.

Pool Safety - How to safely help drowning victims