A throw bag is actually a rescue device with a length of rope stuffed loosely into a bag so it can pay out through the top when the bag is thrown to a swimmer. A throw bag is the standard rescue equipment for a lot of outdoor river recreational activities. It is used to rescue someone who is swimming or even drowning down a river, but it is also can be used for gear retrieval and for climbing during portages. There is indeed so much usage of a throw bag.
In a posted TikTok video that went viral, this TikToker that goes by the name ‘Teacher Hadi‘ has generously shared with all the netizens the knowledge that he has on how to use the invention of throw bag to save drowning victims in a river. This throw bag is easy to use but you also have to know the correct way to use it so that it will not harm you.
@swimiss.academyAnswer to @fizayaacob_publicgold Selamatkan mangsa lemas. Teknik Throw Bag #swimissacademy #TeacherHadi #watersafety #tiktokguru #learnontiktok♬ original sound – Teacher Hadi
Simple steps on how to use throw bag:
- Make sure you step on the end of the rope that got connected to the throw bag. Do not tie a rope or wrap it around your hand because it might be dangerous. Make sure you are safe before you could save others.
- Throw the throw bag towards the drowning victim. If the victim manages to catch the throw bag, pull the throw bag with the victim quickly to safety. If the victim does not manage to catch it, pull the throw bag quickly and throw it again towards the victim. Usually, victims will manage to catch the throw bag because the drowning victim will try to grab anything that is near them so that they can be saved.
Sources: TikTok Teacher Hadi.