Daily Survival Guide

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How to Survive in Whitewater Rapids
After Falling Out of Your Raft
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1. If you are thrown from the raft, lie on your back, faceup, with your feet facing downstream.


2. If your raft is still accessible, swim for it, and hold on.
   Even if it is upside down, it can still provide protection from rocks and other obstacles.


3. Be aware of the current and of river conditions.
   If you get to a calm area between rapids, vigorously swim for shore.


4. Be prepared for a "hole" in the river where water recirculates, creating a whirlpool that can hold you under.
   If you are caught in a hole, plunge your feet down as far as you can and actively swim for the bottom. You will soon be pulled from the hole by the current.