Volgograd rescuers gave 4 tips to divers and vacationers on the water
Experts remind: water completely distorts perception
Our brains are used to estimating distance in the air, so in water it is wrong. It is almost impossible to determine the depth of the eye - where a shoal is seen, there may be a hole.
As explained in the regional rescue service, due to optical deception, people underestimate the depth. When diving, the visual assessment is almost always incorrect, and in muddy water, landmarks are completely lost. In addition, water absorbs light: red and orange rays disappear first, and everything around becomes deceptively blue-green.
When assessing the depth of the reservoir, rescuers give 4 clear rules.
Rescue services warn that water not only changes the picture, but also our perception of safety. In an emergency, call 112 or 8 (8442) 33-60-60.
