Drowning Official

Understanding the reality of drowning is the first step in preventing it. [14]

: Once the instinctive response begins, a victim may only be able to struggle on the surface for 20 to 60 seconds before complete submersion occurs. [32, 10] The Experience: In the Depths Drowning

: Look for heads low in the water, glassy or closed eyes, and a vertical body position without a supporting kick. [29, 32] Understanding the reality of drowning is the first

: For many, the initial panic is replaced by a sense of exhaustion and, eventually, a feeling of "falling asleep" or a quiet acceptance of the end. [16, 3] The Metaphor: Drowning on Dry Land glassy or closed eyes