If you’re with someone, use a low-key hand signal to get them over. Have them fetch a towel or a spare pair of shorts.

Grab the trunks and pull them toward your midsection while underwater .

Use your hands to cover yourself and move quickly to the nearest towel. If there are kids' pool toys floating nearby (like a kickboard), "borrow" one to use as a shield. 5. Prevention (The "Next Time" Protocol)

If it happens on a slide, most people don't realize it until they hit the splash pool. Exit the pool quickly or cover up with your hands; the faster you get out of the spotlight, the sooner the "heat" of the moment fades. How to Prevent the "Sucked Off" Scenario

If you are near the edge and no one is around, look for a towel on a nearby chair or use your hands to cover up as you move quickly to the nearest exit or restroom. 💡 How to Prevent This in the Future

If your swimming trunks have been sucked off by a strong water feature (like a hot tub jet, pool drain, or wave), the first and most important step is to .

: If not knotted, the water pressure pulls the trunks down.

When you go down a steep body slide, you are traveling at high speeds while water is being pumped behind you. When you hit the "splashdown" pool at the bottom, the sudden change in resistance creates a massive amount of drag. If your trunks have a loose waistband, that drag acts like a giant hand pulling them straight down.