Investigation showed that this did not actually happen in practice and so breaking a death grip is no longer emphasised in lifesaving. The actual behaviour of drowning people is more passive as they lack the oxygen to take violent action and an instinctive paddling reflex occurs.
Investigation revealed that in reality, breaking a death grip is no longer stressed in lifesaving. The actual behavior of drowning individuals is more passive due to lack of oxygen and an instinctive paddling reflex occurs.