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Gotcha!Once you reach the victim calmly perform the following:
• If you only have one line, secure a piece of your line that is between you and the "pullers" around the victim and have, your "pullers" on shore pull while you hold onto the victim as well. (This is done so that the pullers only have to pull the weight of the victim first to get him/her out of the water before pulling both of you to shore.) If you don't have others on shore, the victim can pull himself up using the slack in your line while you gently pull him to safety.
•If you have two ropes, have the victim grab the second rope and have the "pullers" pull the victim and then yourself to safety. If you don't have others to help, have the victim pull on the second rope while you gently help pull him from the water.