Feel a Shock? Swim Away From the Dock!
If you are in the water and feel electric current:
- Shout to let others know.
- Tuck your legs up to make yourself smaller.
- Try and go out away from anything that could be energized.
- Do not head to boat or dock ladders to get out.
If you are on the dock or shore when a swimmer feels electrical current:
- Do not jump in.
- Throw them a float.
- Eliminate or turn off the source of electricity as quickly as possible.
- Then call for help.