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00:00Oh, what happened little kitty? Why do you look so scared?
00:08Kitty can't swim. Kitty is scared of drowning.
00:15Well, it's completely normal to feel scared of deep water.
00:19But don't worry, for you and everyone else in this situation,
00:24let me answer a deep question.
00:28How to survive drowning if you can't swim?
00:32Zooming!
00:34Imagine you're standing by a calm lake, enjoying the warm sun,
00:39when suddenly you slip and fall into the water.
00:43Panic sets in and you realize you can't swim.
00:48It's scary, but don't worry.
00:51A few simple survival tips can help you stay safe
00:55if you ever find yourself in deep water, even if you can't swim.
01:01The first and most important thing to do is stay calm.
01:06Panicking wastes energy and makes it harder to breathe,
01:11which can make you feel like you're sinking.
01:13Instead, take slow deep breaths and focus on keeping your head above water.
01:19Remind yourself that help could be coming and get ready to float.
01:26Yes, one of the easiest ways to survive in water, even if you can't swim, is to float on your back.
01:36Floating is a natural skill our bodies can do with very little effort.
01:42To float, tilt your head back so your face stays out of the water.
01:48Spread your arms and legs wide like a starfish and relax.
01:53Your body is naturally buoyant, meaning it will float if you allow it to.
01:59Don't fight the water by flailing your arms or legs.
02:04Just let the water support you.
02:07As long as your head is above the surface, you can breathe easily and stay afloat until help arrives.
02:16Or you can reach safety.
02:19Next, if you feel confident enough, you can try to tread water.
02:25But what is treading water?
02:28Treading water is like standing upright in the water without sinking.
02:34You do this by keeping your chin lifted and breathing normally.
02:39Then you move your arms forward and back with your palms facing the direction of your movement.
02:46At the same time, move your legs in a circular motion, almost like pedaling a bicycle slowly.
02:54Remember, it's not about speed. It's about staying in place.
03:00While floating on your back is easier, treading water allows you to keep your head above water.
03:07If waves or currents make it hard to float on your back,
03:11Stay calm and keep your movements low and steady to conserve energy.
03:18Now, look around. Are there any floating objects nearby?
03:23A piece of wood, a life jacket or even a large ball can help keep you above the water.
03:30If you find something, grab onto it and hold on tightly.
03:36It can act as a temporary life preserver while you wait for help.
03:42Even things like plastic bottles or a beach ball can be surprisingly buoyant.
03:49If you're far from shore and can't swim back, you need to get someone's attention.
03:56Waving your arms or shouting might feel exhausting, but it's important to signal for help.
04:04Don't waste too much energy yelling. Float and wave one arm while keeping your head above water.
04:12So in conclusion, remember, stay calm, float on your back, find something to hold onto and signal for help.
04:23And most importantly, consider learning to swim.
04:27It's one of the best skills you can have for water safety.
04:32Trivia Time!
04:34Did you know World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on July 25th?
04:41Yes, it's a day to raise awareness about the impact of drowning and offer solutions to prevent it.
04:50Sketching Time!
04:53Today's sketch of the day goes to Just Good.
04:57Hope you learnt something new today.
05:00Until next time, it's me, Dr. Binox, Zooming Out!
05:13Never mind!