MARGAO
A 16-year old girl from Margao was rescued from the water at Colva earlier Saturday by Drishti Lifesaver Suraj Girap.
The incident occurred in the sunny hours of the afternoon as the teenager was bathing in the sea with others. On getting a cramp, she called for help which alerted the Drishti Lifesaver, Suraj Girap. He immediately rushed to help the girl and secured her with a rescue tube and brought her to safety.
According to Drishti, one must always stay hydrated by consuming plenty of water before getting into the water, especially in hot and humid weather.
Dehydration can lead to cramps. One must also do a couple of stretches and loosen up the muscles before going for a long swim, a statement added. The body usually experiences cramps due to dehydration, loss of salts or electrolytes, Drishti said.
