Which method uses a rescue craft or boat to reach the victim and tow them to safety?

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

Answer: (C)

Row is the approach that uses a rescue craft or boat to reach the victim and tow them to safety. It’s chosen when the person is out of reach from shore or from a throwing device, and a boat can safely close the distance. The rescuer moves the craft to the victim, establishes contact or secures the victim with a line or proper tow method, and then pulls them toward safety. This method is distinct from reaching with an extended object or throwing a flotation device, and from entering the water without a craft. The key idea is using the boat to actively reach and then tow the casualty to a safe location.