Although its the last thing we want, but there’s nothing wrong to know what to do if you’re trapped in the sea. Lets find out several ways that you should do to survive at the sea, at least until backup arrives.
Trap in the sea, is a situation that could happened when your aircraft of ship got some problems, and eventually put you in the sea, the first thing you should do is swim away from your transportation, especially if its on fire or severe explosion. Swim under the water is the safest thing to avoid fire.
Since the coast guard usually trying to locate the victims based on the crash site, its important to stay around it, in order to get yourself found.
In addition to buoys, we can use items that can be floats. There is usually a plastic such as dry box that have been emptied. Don’t panic, cause it will waste your remaining energy. Panic will only get you drown more faster and could cost you from swallowing sea water more. Take a deep constant breath to make the body lighter and able to float on the water.
Grab some object that could float is the next thing you should find. If the surface water is relatively calm, with
dipping your head into the water and spread your hands will make the body lighter. The easiest way to get float on the water is by using life support jacket.
Remember that swallowing sea water in certain amount could cause dehydration. If the body feels cramps, try to hit the area with thumb or the palm of the hand. It would be better if someone else could help. Apply pressure in the area then stretch the muscle cramps.
Do not be too afraid of the sharks, because they will usually only disturbing if there is a striking movements or loud noises.
And of course it the crash location is near the mainland, attempted to swim toward it.
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