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RNLI urges public to learn this vital sea survival technique

Learning this key skill at sea could save your life
  • The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is advocating for a crucial skill called 'Float To Live' to enhance water safety.
  • This technique instructs individuals to tilt their head back and extend their arms and legs 'like a starfish' to float.
  • The RNLI reports that the 'Float To Live' method has successfully saved the lives of over 50 people.
  • A video montage shared by the charity features testimonials from individuals who used the technique to survive after encountering difficulties in the water.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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