Instinctive drowning response (the signs that lifeguards watch for if someone is drowning, very different from how it is portrayed in popular culture) (en.wikipedia.org)

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[-] dance_ninja@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Reading the article, it seems like this happens a lot with those that never learned how to swim. If you don't, look for classes at a local community center.

[-] NOPper@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 day ago

Drowning? 🤔

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