What action should you take if a guest is having a seizure in the water?

When a guest is having a seizure in the water, supporting their head above the water is the most appropriate action. The priority during a seizure is to ensure the individual’s safety while preventing drowning. By keeping their head above water, you help maintain their airway and reduce the risk of suffocation in a critical moment.

Seizures can cause a person to lose control of their body, leading to involuntary movements that might put them in a precarious position, such as submerging or being unable to breathe. Supporting their head allows the lifeguard to keep them afloat until the seizure subsides and they can recover.

While staying next to them until they recover is also important, it may not provide the necessary support to prevent the guest from going under the water. Pulling them out of the water suddenly could potentially cause injury or exacerbate the situation. Offering them water to drink is not advisable, as swallowing during or immediately after a seizure could lead to choking or further complications. Therefore, the most effective and safest action is to ensure their head is supported above water until the seizure ends and they are stable.