Which method relies on throwing a buoyant object attached to a line so the victim can grab it and be pulled in?

• A. Reach
• B. Throw
• C. Row
• D. Go

Answer: (B)

In water rescue, delivering aid from a safe position without entering the water is the aim of the throw method. This approach uses a buoyant device attached to a line that you throw to the victim. The person grabs the buoyant aid, then you pull them in along the line to safety. Keeping the rescuer on shore or at a safe edge reduces exposure to currents, waves, or a struggling victim, while the line provides control and a reliable way to bring the person in without getting into the water yourself. The other options involve reaching without a line, moving by boat, or entering the water, which are not what’s described here.