Authorities say five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to assist another person who was struggling to swim.
When I lifeguarded we were taught to protect ourselves as well. Not just approach cautiously but physically keep people from drowning you and be able to stay out if reach when necessary.
When I lifeguarded we were taught to protect ourselves as well. Not just approach cautiously but physically keep people from drowning you and be able to stay out if reach when necessary.
I was told it was okay to knock someone OUT if it meant saving their life and protecting your own.