Escape Techniques for Distressed Swimmers

Question 1

What’s an escape technique for a grabbing swimmer?

Answer 1

Duck underwater, push off their body, and resurface out of reach

Question 2

How do you perform a wrist escape?

Answer 2

Twist your wrist against the victim’s thumb to break their grip

Question 3

Why use escape techniques?

Answer 3

To protect yourself from being pulled under by a panicked swimmer