Water is the source of life on Earth, but at the same time it is one of the most insidious substances for humans. Especially when it comes to water bodies or seas. To be overboard is a nightmare of a traveler. It was in this situation that the German Arne Mürke found himself. And he would have been in the next world, if not for the ingenuity and knowledge of one method of fur seals.
A very unpleasant incident happened to a resident of Germany, Arne Mürke. Together with his brother Helge, he was hired to ferry a 12-meter yacht from New Zealand and to Brazil. And all would be fine, but during the passage of the Tolaga Bay there was a strong pitching, during which Arne fell overboard. The sailor's brother immediately threw him a life jacket, but Arne could not reach him. Three-meter waves swiftly carried the German away from the ship.
The man was helped to survive by ingenuity, improvisation and knowledge of the survival techniques of American fur seals. Fortunately for himself, Arne Mürke once heard about the special forces' reception, which allows them to make an impromptu life jacket. He pulled off his jeans, tied his trousers, and after taking a full chest of air filled them with air. This helped Arna not go to the bottom for three hours. As a result, the man was found by rescuers on a helicopter.
And here is a description of a few more interesting ways to survive in the water with your hands tied, which is taught to all agents of special services.
The most important thing in this technique is breathing control. Caught in this position in the water. it is very important not to panic. Breathe slowly. Each inhalation should be exceptionally deep and exhale quick. If the depth of the reservoir is small, then you should dive to the bottom at the exit, sit down and bounce up from the ground. Once at the surface, inhale and then repeat the procedure. With such jumps, you can gradually move towards the coast.
In order to stay afloat with your hands tied, you need to become a "buoy". To do this, when exhaling, you should bend your knees and press them, if possible, to your stomach. Before inhaling, you need to bend in the back. You can move in this position either by jerks, or by turns, making pushing movements with your legs or turning to one side.
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