How do I use a wading assist to help a person in trouble in the water?
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American Red Cross answered:- If the water is safe and shallow enough (not over your chest), you can wade in to reach the person.
- If there is a current or the bottom is soft or unknown, making it dangerous to wade, do not go in the water.
- Wear a life jacket and take something with you to extend your reach, such as a ring buoy, buoyant cushion, kickboard, life jacket, tree branch, plastic cooler, picnic jug or paddle.
If the water is safe and shallow enough (not over your chest), you can wade in to reach the person. If there is a current or the bottom is soft or unknown, making it dangerous to wade, do not go in the water. Wear a life jacket and take... More
