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1. Drowning doesn't look like drowning.

Thu Jun 18, 2015, 03:57 PM

Jun 2015

http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/family/2013/06/rescuing_drowning_children_how_to_know_when_someone_is_in_trouble_in_the.html

Drowning people don't yell and put their arms in the air. The arms stay under water or splash slightly, and they often stay upright until they go under. People who are drowning also can't control their bodies and make voluntary purposeful movements or actions such as yelling and waving.

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can you spot the drowning kid in this crowd? the life guard did. [View all] Liberal_in_LA Jun 2015 OP

Drowning doesn't look like drowning. Brickbat Jun 2015 #1

excellent article NewJeffCT Jun 2015 #4

I was gong to post that too. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #5

I could tell the kid was in trouble... yuiyoshida Jun 2015 #3

Excellent ISpy and rescue! The child is safe. Dont call me Shirley Jun 2015 #7

I did...pretty easy for me Blue_Tires Jun 2015 #8

Wow, she was FAST. Great job, lifeguard! uppityperson Jun 2015 #9