Villagers save a young man caught in the current while bathing in a river in Chandauli

Key Lessons

• Villagers who were at the spot reacted quickly and saved the young man.
• He had been caught in a strong current while bathing in the river.
• General guidance: do not bathe in a river in spate or where the current is strong. Choose a place with a safe, shallow bank and, if possible, a lifeguard.
• General guidance: if someone is drowning, call 112 and throw a rope, a tube or anything that floats from the bank. Do not enter the water unless you are trained.