/ Source: TODAY
Every day, 10 people die from accidental drownings. For kids 1 to 4 years old, it's the No. 1 killer. Could you spot someone who's drowning? If you did, would you know what to do?
How to save the life of someone who’s drowning
July 13, 201503:49Certified lifeguard Jeff Thompson showed TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen how to save the life of someone who's drowning:
- Scream for someone to call 911.
- Never jump in the pool after someone in the water, because they can pull you under. "Use something like a skimmer or something long you can find around the house to bring them to the side," Thompson said.
- Grab them by the wrists and pull them up out of the water.
- Roll them over check their airway and their breathing. If necessary, start CPR.
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