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Drowning people usually do not call for help
People who are drowning usually cannot call out, so do not wait for shouts for help.
- Time
- ⏱ 2 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
How to do it
- Do not wait for calls for help.
- Watch for quiet warning signs, such as a person who goes under and resurfaces.
- Get help and throw something that floats.
Why it works
A person who is drowning needs all their strength to stay afloat, so there is usually none left for shouting.
Sources
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- utopia.de (opens in a new tab)
In der Regel ertrinkt man leise.“; „alle Kräfte in den Kampf ums Überleben fließen“ — „In der Regel ertrinkt man leise.





