What Should You Do If You See Someone Drowning?

[oldmansurfer]

He was either off duty or retired. I think he was watching me in the serious storm surf and figured I could handle the job

[Angelpandas1]

According to Dave Wassel, a working North Shore lifeguard, here’s what to do when you see someone drowning or see someone who has already drowned.

You also can’t hurt a dead person. Everybody’s covered by the Good Samaritan Act, so TRY to help.

Comment not about surfing but good advice to know, DO NOT remove the helmet of a fallen motorcycle/moped rider. Some riders have been left paralyzed due to the well intended assistance of Good Samaritans. Let the paramedics remove the helmet AFTER they stabilize the neck.

When assisting a fallen motorcycle/moped rider, it's important to avoid removing their helmet unless you're a trained medical professional. Helmets are designed to provide crucial support to the head and neck in case of an accident.

[SwellMan]

What a horrible experience you had, and it continues as we get older. But the good thing is that you're surfing these days, which means you've overcome the trauma!
When it comes to helping, you need to start by quickly analyzing the situation, communicating, and adjusting to offer assistance if possible
Source: https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/how-can-surfers-rescue-struggling-swimmers