What should you do if someone is injured in a boating accident?

If someone is injured in a boating accident, the best course of action is to only assist if it's safe to do so. Ensuring your own safety first is crucial in emergency situations, particularly in a boating context where hazards such as water conditions, other vessels, or environmental factors may pose additional risks.

After confirming that it is safe, you can then provide help to the injured person. This may include basic first aid or calling for additional assistance. Promptly attending to an injured person is important, but it should never come at the expense of your safety or that of others involved.

Taking immediate action without assessing the surrounding conditions could lead to putting yourself or others in further danger. Remaining with your vessel or leaving someone behind without any assistance also poses significant risks. Hence, it’s essential to balance safety with the urgency of providing aid in such scenarios.