It can be truly frightening to fall through ice on a frozen(结冰的)lake.
As you first hit the freezing water, you will almost breathe(呼吸)quickly at once. Remember to get control of your breathing and not to move around.
Take that first minute and fully focus on your breathing. Slow it down, and then look around to see if you can find the thickest area of ice. When you find the ice, spread out your arms over the surface, and then begin to flutter-kick(上下打水)until your body reaches the same level of the surface.
It is possible that you can live for several hours after passing out. This, however, does require some planning. You only have about 10 minutes before your body becomes too cold to do anything. Besides, what if you feel too weak to go on and you cannot get out?
A.Thus, you will remain visible, wait for someone to come, even if you pass out. |
B.However, if you remain calm, it can save your life. |
C.Place your arms over the surface of the ice and remain still. |
D.Take off any clothing or anything that makes you heavy. |
E.Remember that you should always stay off ice that’s only 8cm. |
F.Kick hard and use your arms and hands to climb out of the water. |
G.It can help to remember the “1-10-l rule”. |