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Why should a rescue swimmer avoid touching a panicking swimmer?

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  1. They become unconscious when touched
  2. They cannot hold a float after contact
  3. They may grab the rescuer to stay up

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References

  1. Lifesaving merit badge pamphlet filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Lifesaving.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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