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Man Overboard

H.E.L.P. Position and Cold Water Survival

H.E.L.P. Position and Cold Water Survival

Recovering a person who falls overboard requires immediate, organized action.

Immediately shout 'Man overboard!' and throw flotation toward the person. Reduce speed to idle.

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Man Overboard

Emergency when someone falls off the boat

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