Polotsk rescuers remind of safety rules while swimming

The Polotsk State Emergency Response Service reminded about the rules of safe behavior on water bodies.

To ensure that nothing overshadows the rest, it is worth following the safety rules.

• Swim only in designated places.
• Do not swim beyond the signs of the fence of swimming areas.
• Do not swim under the influence of alcohol, do not dive from bridges, piers and other places.
• Do not swim on inflatable tubes, boards, mattresses.
• Do not arrange games on the water related to grips, do not give false signals for help.
• Do not swim up to nearby ships or boats.
• When boating, follow the rules of traffic on water bodies, be sure to have a life buoy and life jackets according to the number of passengers, do not overload the boat and put young children without adults in the boat.

If you have a cramp while swimming, you should immediately get out of the water. If this is not possible, it is necessary to change the style of swimming - swim on your back and, if possible, call for help.

Adults who come on vacation with children should constantly monitor the presence of their child in close proximity to him - at arm's length.

According to OSVOD statistics, 339 people, including 21 minors, drowned in Belarus in 2023.

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