Passive on the Bottom
Characteristics of the Victim
Victim has become passive
Victim has sunk to the bottom of the pool
Procedure for Saving the Victim
Attach rope to guard tube
Compact jump into the water
Swim towards the victim until you are directly above them
Descend feet first leave the tube at the top of the surface (the rope is around your body)
When you get to the victim put your arm around their shoulder and chest (Pictured on right)
With your right hand reach for the rope and pull it towards your left
Work the rope between the two hands until the tube is in your right hand
Place the tube between your body and the victim’s body
The buoyancy of the tube will bring the two of you to the surface of the water
Once Rescued from Water
Begin giving rescue breaths to the victim
Call 911 and continue to do CPR
Source for pictures above: National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training