If a body part (such as a torso, limb, or buttocks) creates a seal over a flat drain grate, the suction can be powerful enough to trap a swimmer underwater. The force required to break this seal is often hundreds of pounds, making it impossible for a child or even a strong swimmer to escape without assistance.
The moment you feel that "tug," do not move. If you’re in a pool, stay submerged. If you’re at the beach, wait for the next wave to pass before you start your search. The last thing you want to do is stand up to check. 2. The Strategic "Search and Rescue" my swimming trunks have been sucked off hot
Move toward a wall, a ladder, or a darker corner of the pool. If a body part (such as a torso,
I had to make a choice. I could stay in the water forever, becoming a prune-like legend of the deep, or I could make a run for the towel, which was—cruelly—placed on a sun lounger a solid ten feet away. If you’re in a pool, stay submerged
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