Whether you’ve fallen into a harbour, river or lake or are caught in a rip, the basics remain the same. 1. Before you hit the water - if applicable and if you have time - protect your head with your arms and protect your other organs by hunching over. 2. Stay calm and rational. This is the hardest bit. You’ve just fallen into the water unexpectedly or find yourself in a situation you weren’t planning on being in. Your brain will want to panic. Don’t listen to it. You are in c

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