What is the name of the tactic that uses two lines from opposite banks to retrieve a flotation device toward the victim?

• A. Parallel tow
• B. Two-line tethering
• C. Cross-bank drag
• D. Dual rope pull

Answer: (B)

Two-line tethering uses two lines anchored on opposite banks to pull a flotation device toward the victim, creating a controlled, symmetric pull across the ice. By having lines from both sides, you can guide the device straight toward the casualty and maintain tension from either bank as needed. This setup also adds redundancy—if one line encounters a snag or ice irregularity, the other line still helps move the device — and reduces the chance of the line drifting off course due to wind, current, or ice movement. Compared to methods that rely on a single line or a single bank, two-line tethering offers better direction control and quicker delivery of flotation to the victim.