Surviving an Ice Plunge: Tips and Techniques

What is the first thing to know when you fall into icy water?

• You must immediately get out of the water

• You have time before hypothermia sets in

• Scream for help immediately

• Start swimming to keep warm

What are the two words to remember for self-rescue on ice?

• Swim and Float

• Kick and Pull

• Crawl and Scream

• Jump and Run

What tool can make extracting yourself from icy water easier?

• A Rope

• Ice Picks

• Flotation Device

• A Heated Blanket

What should you do after getting control of your breathing if you fall through ice?

• Try to stand up immediately

• Wait for someone to notice and help

• Kick and pull to move on top of the ice

• Start swimming to the nearest edge

What did the thermal imaging camera show after the plunge?

• The body temperature was normal

• Toes and extremities were blue and cold

• Only the core was cold

• The whole body was hypothermic