Three things to remember to survive when traveling by river or sea

Doctor Nguyen Nguyen Long, a survival expert (Da Nang), said that the recent boat capsize accident in Ha Long Bay was a pain, the number of deaths due to the accident was unusually high compared to a risk of river and sea activities.

Three victims who were on the brink of life and death on the hull of the capsized ship were approached by the Border Guards at Hon Gai port, rescued and brought to shore - Photo: VIET ANH

Mr. Long said that before participating in any activity such as boarding a plane, boarding a boat or any means of transportation... always prepare a mindset of what to do in case the worst happens. When an incident occurs, if we have that mindset, it will help us calm down faster.

There are many forms of escape, but when it comes to rivers and water, remember three things.

All incidents, including natural disasters, have warning signs. Calm yourself and those around you by shouting "calm down, calm down is life". This will help others enter a calm state more easily.

In case of impact such as capsize or capsize, immediately switch to the prepared anti-impact position called "fetal position". Hold the membrane with both hands and bend the head towards the abdomen.

Bend down towards the knees, face down. This position reduces impact and injury when the boat capsizes. Helps the victim significantly reduce injuries from surrounding impacts. Even if the plane crashes at a high altitude, if in the correct position, the probability of survival is higher.

In case of an accident on a river or water, immediately switch to mouth breathing and inhale through the mouth in any situation involving rivers or seas (with liquids).

If you accidentally drink water by mouth, you will still be alert enough to handle the situation. If you inhale through your nose, you will easily get water in your nose, inhale water into your lungs and cause panic.

Floating technique with a water bottle. Once in the water, with a water bottle as big as possible, or just about 50ml is fine, pour out all the water, lie on your back, and insert the empty water bottle into the back line, above the waistband of your pants.

We can open the cap of the water bottle, put the bottle inside the shirt and screw the cap outside the shirt to keep the bottle fixed. This will help us float longer and wait for rescue.

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