That’s very sad, prayers for his family.
Trying so save drowning people is very dangerous, they usually thrash about an cling to you causing two deaths.
At least the women lived.
>>Trying so save drowning people is very dangerous, they usually thrash about an cling to you causing two deaths.<<
Easy way to save someone from drowning.
1. Swim towards them and call them. Let them know you are there to help.
2. They will fight to stay afloat. The moment you get within arms reach they will grab your head, pushing you underwater.
3. Do not fight them. Allow them to push you under the surface because the moment you are not holding them up, they will let go of you, afraid that you will pull them down too. (You’d be amazed at how accurate this is. It works every time.)
4. Grab them by the hips and spin their face away from you.
5. Reach under their arm, across their chest and grab them by the shoulder, pull their back against you, sidestroke swim to shore.
6. Tell them to hold your arm with both hands and kick their feet.
7. You choose the direction of travel. Remind them to kick their feet and stay calm.