What should you learn about some in-water rescues?

Situations when they should not be undertaken.

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Why: Recognizing when not to enter the water is a key judgment skill.

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Answer: Situations when they should not be undertaken. Recognizing when not to enter the water is a key judgment skill.

  1. Scouting America: Lifesaving www.scouting.org/merit-badges/lifesaving
    Situations for which in-water rescues should not be undertaken
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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