DONT’S FOR BATHERS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2223, 6 January 1921, Page 4

DONT’S FOR BATHERS.

TIMELY HINTS

The following hints ly ha fliers should prove oihtse during the holid a y s: — Don’t bathe if subject to giddiness or faintness, or shortly after a heavy meal. Don’t bathe in secluded spots by yourself,,or near rocks, or where quicksands exist. Don't bathe where the waves are not breaking, or where the water is smoother or darker than elsewhere. Don't bathe where danger signals are placed.' Don’t enter the water when feeling cold, or remain in the water when the hands or feet become numbed. Cramp resulting therefrom will thus be avoided. Don't'attempt to swim when entangled with seaweed, hut lie on live back, with arms extended to assist floating; then gently withdraw the feet, gel them to the surface, and float from over the seaweed. Don’t waste strength by struggling against the current or undertow if carried out, but swim across or around it. The bather will then probably be swept by the waves into shallow water. Don’t gel Hurried, but, if help is required, raise (‘me arm only over the head as a signal of distress, Then turn on the back and float, facing the incoming waves.

Don't struggle with the person attempting the rescue. Don’t lose foothold. If the sea be rough, keep close to shore, especially if inexperienced in surf-bathing. Don’t remain in wet costume titter leaving the water. Don’t be foolhardy, but keep together, thus avoiding possible fatalities. In case of an accident, remain cool and collected, and a\oid hampering in any way the work ol the life-savers.

Don’t touch the life-line - unless requested to do so by someone making a rescue.