[ntoronto]

> Rescuing active drowning victims (this kind of drowning) is very dangerous, for that reason. The victim won't just hold you, they'll climb you.

My only save as a lifeguard was a double for this very reason: the drowning kid's older brother jumped in to save him, and they both went under as the younger one scrambled for air.

"Good thing I jumped in after you, huh?" said the older brother, after I dragged them to the side. I wanted to punch him.