Swimming Safety: Dealing with Cramp

Front

What is a common cause of drowning among swimmers?

Back

Cramp.

Front

Where is the usual spot where cramp is felt?

Back

The calf of the leg.

Front

What should a swimmer do immediately when seized with cramp?

Back

Turn on one's back, kick the leg out in the air, and rub the spot with one hand while paddling towards shore.

Front

What does cramp do to a swimmer's ability to reason?

Back

It deprives the sufferer of all reason for the time.

Front

What is the chief difficulty in saving a person drowning due to cramp?

Back

A person who cannot swim may instinctively grasp the rescuer, causing both to sink.

Front

How should a drowning man be seized to prevent misfortune?

Back

From behind and pushed forwards.