You just have to know how to rescue a drowning victim

We all want to have fun at every opportunity we get especially during weekends, public holidays and festive periods. As the saying goes " Anything can happen" even in moments of having fun. In most cases, people that drown in pools, beaches could have been rescued but the people around and even those that can swim don't have the Idea or Skill on how to rescue the drowning victim.

Guys these are just few tips that can come in handy
- You have to identify a drowning person. signs are the person is unable to call for help, have a vertical position in the water, body will be low in the water with the mouth above the surface.
- You have to alert people around if you are the only person present so that other people can be aware of the situation.
- Try and get a  flotation device if available like a rescue tube. This will allow the drowning victim to have something to hold on to.
- Begin the rescue by entering the water and approach the victim from the behind. A drowning victim can also drown the rescuer unintentionally in a bid to escape. Approach from behind.
-  Once you are behind the victim, place your arms under each of the armpit of the drowning victim. Bend your arms back and hold tight. Suppose you are using  a flotation device, keep it between you and the victim across your chest.
- Reassure the drowning victim calmly and swim calmly and slowly while pulling the victim
- Once you have gotten to safety, seek medical assistance.

Note : If you can not swim don't attempt to rescue a drowning victim you might or will get drowned. Instead call for help.