Aha Trivia Stuff Everyone Should Know
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Why should a swimming rescue not be attempted when reaching or throwing is possible?

It keeps the rescuer safer.

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  1. It uses too much energy
  2. It keeps the rescuer safer ✔
  3. It is slower than reaching

Why: Reaching or throwing rescues are safer than swimming rescues when possible.

Huh, didn't know that: Reaching or throwing rescues are safer than swimming rescues when possible.

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Don't dive into trouble when a reach will do.
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Answer: It keeps the rescuer safer. Reaching or throwing rescues are safer than swimming rescues when possible.

  1. Scouting America: Swimming www.scouting.org/merit-badges/swimming
    Explain why swimming rescues should not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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