When you are in the situation where you find yourself capsized in a swift river current, the best position for better chances of survival is to turn on your back to keep you face away from water. In this position, you will save energy in keeping yourself afloat by staying motionless while arching your back and keeping your legs straight. Make sure to point your legs downstream. This is the direction where you follow the current of the river. By doing this, you will help cushion your head from rocks and debris along the river stream.
