The Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou is a comprehensive cultural venue built to commemorate Tang Xianzu, one of the world’s hundred great cultural figures and a master of Ming‑dynasty drama in China. It is also one of Jiangxi Province’s ten major memorial halls dedicated to historical luminaries.
Public Service Announcement | You Need to Know These Facts About Drowning Prevention!
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2023-08-18
Behaviors that easily lead to drowning
1. Picking up and catching fish and shrimp
2. Jumping into the water or attempting a rescue without proper judgment
3. Insufficient warm-up
4. Wild Swimming
5. Horseplay and roughhousing while playing in the water
6. Other physical causes, etc.
How can drowning be identified?
Real drowning is silent and rapid, not “flailing wildly and shouting for help.” When parents notice the following signs in their child while they’re in the water, they should be on high alert.
1. Suddenly, all was silent, and the mouth sank beneath the water.
2. The arm may be extended forward, but it cannot perform a pulling motion to propel the body toward another person.
3. Standing upright in the water without kicking, they typically struggle for 20 to 30 seconds before sinking.
4. A vacant stare or eyes closed , the hair may fall over the forehead or eyes.
5. The head may tilt backward, and the mouth may open. , some children may have their heads tilted forward.
6. It looks as if one is looking up at the sky, the shoreline, the poolside, or the pier. If the person shows no response to questioning and has a vacant stare, immediate assistance is required.
How should minors be rescued?
1. When you encounter someone drowning, First, shout loudly and ask an adult for help, and at the same time dial 110 to report the incident. If there are several companions present, one of them should be sent to seek help from an adult. Even if you are unable to rescue your companion, do not let yourself feel any psychological pressure. Moreover, one must never conceal anything out of fear.
As a result, the incident was not reported to the authorities or brought to an adult’s attention in a timely manner, wasting precious time for rescue. 。
As a result, the incident was not reported to the authorities or brought to an adult’s attention in a timely manner, wasting precious time for rescue. 。
2. Look for floating objects nearby and throw them to the drowning person. such as lifebuoys or wooden planks; if no flotation devices are available, you can also fill a backpack with empty water bottles and throw it to the drowning person.
3. Look for a bamboo pole, branch, or similar object to hand to the person who has fallen into the water; alternatively, tie your clothing into a rope and toss it to them. When rescuing someone, lie flat on the ground to lower your center of gravity and avoid being pulled into the water. 。
4. Do not jump into the water to attempt a rescue. Minors lack the necessary skills to enter the water and rescue drowning victims; under no circumstances should they attempt a rescue, to avoid tragic mass casualties.
5. Do not attempt a rescue by holding hands. The person who has fallen into the water is incredibly strong; even a moment’s inattention can cause you to be pulled under, leading to a tragic chain of drownings.
How can you save yourself if you’re drowning?
1. Do not panic
People who cannot swim often experience intense fear of the water; struggling frantically or raising their arms can cause their body to sink.
After drowning, stay calm: first kick off your shoes and wait for rescue—do not panic.
If there are any floating objects nearby, be sure to grab onto them; at the same time, if there are people around, call for help immediately.
2. Relax your body
If no one is around, try to relax your entire body and assume a supine position, tilting your head back so that your mouth and nose remain above the water to breathe. Move your arms and legs rhythmically through the water, stay calm, conserve your energy, and wait for rescue.
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