What should you learn to identify in the water?

Persons who need assistance.

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  1. Only people shouting loudly
  2. Persons who need assistance ✔
  3. Only people waving both arms

Why: Recognizing people who need help is a core skill, since drowning can be quiet.

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References

Answer: Persons who need assistance. Recognizing people who need help is a core skill, since drowning can be quiet.

  1. Scouting America: Lifesaving www.scouting.org/merit-badges/lifesaving
    How to identify persons in the water who need assistance
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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