When a current of electricity hits the body of a swimmer, that person’s skeletal system is paralyzed making it impossible for them to move. The result is most often a drowning that is referred to as Electric Shock Drowning or ESD. Docks and marinas are the most common place where ESD occurs because boats are … Read more
While it is possible to drown in as little as 1 inch of water, most cases happen around larger bodies of water like lakes, rivers, swimming pools, and the ocean. There are several methods you can employ to survive a drowning situation, especially when you are alone or too far out for help to … Read more
Although this possibility is less likely today than it was even 50 years ago, it’s still possible to accidentally run a boat onto a coral reef and turn it into a pile of scrap. If you should find yourself in this unique survival situation, here are some tips to help you last long enough to … Read more
When a boat capsizes (turns over) it can be a scary experience. And, although some have the capability of righting themselves, most just turn into a large water hazard you’ll have to contend with. To help you be more prepared for this possibility, there are several things you’ll want to watch out for or work … Read more