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Use the wrist tow method to rescue a victim who is floating face down. DO NOT use the wrist tow on a struggling victim. If time allows, remove your helmet and gear before attempting the rescue. Approach the victim from the front and grasp the underside of the victim’s left wrist with the left hand or the victim’s right wrist with the right hand. Ensure that your thumb is on the underside of the victim’s wrist. Lean back, pulling and kicking strongly to move the victim into a horizontal position. Twist the victim’s wrist to rotate the victim into a face position. Swim towards safety using a lifesaving stroke. Keep a firm grip on the victim’s wrist ad keep your pulling arm fully extended and along side. This prevents drag. Ensure the victim’s head does not go underwater during the recovery.
| Date Taken: | 01.01.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 03.17.2020 16:04 |
| Category: | Series |
| Video ID: | 743319 |
| VIRIN: | 200101-O-BT843-1103 |
| Filename: | DOD_107731136 |
| Length: | 00:00:45 |
| Location: | US |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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