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Water Survival involves techniques and knowledge for staying alive in aquatic environments. This skill includes strategies for self-rescue, floating, swimming, and handling emergencies in water. It is applied in situations such as accidenta...

Skills CategoryPublic Safety and National Security
Skills SubcategorySafety and Security
Skills TypeSpecialized Skill
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