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Contrary to the stereotypical image most people have, most drowning victims are unable to wave or call for help to any great extent. It is more common for the casualty to slip beneath the surface unnoticed, leaving no time at all for an attempted rescue. Because the odds are against the victim once they are in difficulties, rescues should never be relied upon as the only safety measure. This is especially true where risks are high but control measures low, such as at busy locks. Public rescue equipment (PRE) may be considered as a useful safety net.
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Nelson, C., Wills, S. (2014). Public Rescue Equipment. In: Bierens, J. (eds) Drowning. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-04253-9_65
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