DONT’S FOR BATHERS

Shannon News, 25 January 1924, Page 3

DONT’S FOR BATHERS

Don’t bathe if subject to giddiness or faintness, or shortly after heavy meal. Don’t bathe in secluded spots by oneself, 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 wat£r when the hands or feet become numbed. Cramps resulting therefrom will thus be avoided.

Don’t attempt to swim when entangled with seaweed, but lie on flic back with arms extended to assi»i floating; then gently withdraw the feet, get 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 get flurried, but, if help, is required, raise one 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 persou attempting the rescue. Don’t lose foothold. If the sea is rough, keep close to shore, especially if inexperienced in surf-bathing. Don’t remain in wet costume after leaving the water. . Don’t be foolhardy, but keep together, thus avoiding possible fatalities. In case of an accident, remain cool and collected, and avoid hampering in any way the work of the lifesavers. Don’t touch the life-line unless requested so to do by someone making a rescue. L '■ - ’(*!