Bobbing up and down: His mouth sinks below the water’s surface, pops up just enough to breathe and sinks back down.
Stiff-armed: Instead of waving for help, his arms are out to the side, hands pressed down on the water to keep him afloat. He can’t even reach out to grab a life preserver.
Still: He won’t be kicking. His body will be straight up and down, almost like he’s standing in the water.
At Devil’s Lake State Park
If you have a drowning emergency at Devil’s Lake State Park call 911 immediately. Do not waste time trying to locate a ranger. When you call 911 the nearest emergency services will be dispatched.
