On July 21, the State Institution “Mosoblpozhspas” reported that there is a critical window of no more than six minutes to save a person who has gone underwater while swimming.
According to the source, suffocating during swimming and submersion can lead to death in as little as one minute. However, if a person remains submerged for no more than six minutes, resuscitation efforts may still be successful.
The specialist identified characteristic signs of drowning: wide-open eyes with a complete lack of gaze; the victim’s head either above water before being submerged or tilted back; and an instinctive open mouth while hands spread outward in attempts to breathe.
For effective rescue, the expert emphasized that rescuers must dive multiple times to locate the victim. Upon finding the person, they should secure them by grasping their hands or hair, then propel themselves upward with force to carry the individual to safety. Throughout transport, it is essential to ensure the victim’s face remains above water at all times.
