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A person pulled from cold water shows no signs of life after a long time under. What should you do?

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  1. Wait to see if they wake up
  2. Rub their arms and legs hard
  3. Start CPR right away and get them to a hospital

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References

  1. USCG, A Boater's Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats (2023) www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/AssetManager/Boaters-Guide-to-Federal-Requirements-for-Receational-Boats-20231108.pdf Checked 2026-10-08.
  2. CDC, Preventing Drowning www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/index.html Checked 2026-10-08.

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