Rescue poles and ropes, self-inflating devices, floating boards... These tools can help us rescue a drowning person in the water. In fact, in some European countries they are already part of the public equipment available on beaches and lakes. "Just as we see fire extinguishers and defibrillators in our daily lives, we also need the resources to be able to act safely if we witness someone in trouble in the water," explains Ramsés Martí, an emergency medical nurse, lifeguard, and water safety expert. "Having these types of items in Catalan bathing areas could serve as a first response to a drowning while emergency services arrive," he explains.