_iplo t1_jdfjwu8 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 12:51 AM

Reply to comment by TheNoHeadacheEscape in Bravery medals for women who raced into 'rough, crazy' surf to save drowning girls by Sariel007

Lifeguard training teaches you to avoid direct contact with a drowning victim. This is why.

TheNoHeadacheEscape t1_jdfo1jx wrote on March 24, 2023 at 1:22 AM

Yup, and at the time I knew nothing of that. Honestly it was a miracle we both survived. When I finally got to shore I just laid on my back unable to even move for a good few minutes.

_iplo t1_jdfojll wrote on March 24, 2023 at 1:25 AM

Experience is never a bad thing. You're a good person.

AppetizerDessert t1_jdggi05 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 5:32 AM

It also teaches you to kick or punch them in the gut to regain some distance.