Heat escape lessening position

HELP is taught as part of the curriculum in Australia, North America, and Ireland for lifeguard and boating safety training.

Furthermore, groups of people can huddle together in this position to conserve body heat, offer moral support, and provide a larger target for rescuers.

Hypothermia is a condition where bodily temperature drops too low to perform normal voluntary or involuntary functions.

Cold water causes "immersion hypothermia", which can cause damage to extremities or the body's core, including unconsciousness or death.

[2] The HELP reduces exposure of high heat loss areas of the body.