Swift Water Rescue Techniques

Swift Water Rescue techniques involve specialized skills to safely assist individuals caught in fast-moving water. Rescuers assess the environment, identify hazards, and use equipment like ropes, throw bags, and flotation devices to reach and stabilize victims without putting themselves at unnecessary risk. Techniques include self-rescue, swimmer rescue (using s lassos or reach poles), and *reach, throw, row, go* methods—reaching out or throwing aid, using boats if necessary, or entering the water only as a last resort. Proper training, teamwork, and understanding water dynamics are essential to effectively and safely perform these rescues.