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Vertebrae
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The bones and segments composing the spinal column.
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Being unable to maintain a position on top of the water, or being unable to make progress to safety without assistance.
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The means by which the incident occurred, which the first responder should gather for his or her incident report, or for the EMS provider's report.
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