04/09/2026
It doesnβt take minutes.
It takes moments.
β οΈ Drowning is faster than you think.
Signs of Drowning:
π€ Silent β little or no splashing, may not call for help
π Flailing arms β pushing down or out to stay afloat
π¨ Head low in water β mouth at water level
π° Struggling to breathe β gasping, bobbing up and down
π Vertical body β upright, not kicking legs effectively
πΆ Unable to call out β too focused on survival
β±οΈ Quick onset β can happen in 20β60 seconds