One of the causes of drowning accidents in fast-flowing rivers is foot entrapment. If a person attempts to stand up in a strong current, their foot may become trapped between underwater rocks or other obstacles. The force of the flowing water can then push the person underwater, making it difficult to escape.
To prevent water-related accidents, it is important to wear a life jacket. In addition, when caught in a strong current, adopting the whitewater floating position, in which the feet are kept raised while floating on the back, can help reduce the risk of foot entrapment.